#ABD1AF color
The hex color #ABD1AF is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 82% green and 68.6% blue (171, 209, 175).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 29% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Limestoned (#A7CCA4), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.47:1).
#ABD1AF color codes
| HEX | #ABD1AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 209, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 82%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 29%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 18%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 16%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.38, -19.11, 12.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.38, 22.98, 146.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.331, 57.353, 49.126) | |
| Decimal | 11260335 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABD1AF, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #ABD1AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABD1AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #ABD1AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2caadProtanopia
no red cones#ccc6b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#a7cfc7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abd1af; }
.text { color: #abd1af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abd1af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 209 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abd1af, #abd1c2); }
Similar colors
#a7cca4Limestoned#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#acc9b2Gum Leaf#acddafBig Spender#99cea0Garden Goddess#bde1c4Mother Nature#b1dbaaFizz#bfd5b3Nature
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #ABD1AF?
- #ABD1AF is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Limestoned. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABD1AF?
- The RGB value is 171, 209, 175: 171 red, 209 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABD1AF?
- The complementary color is #D1ABCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABD1AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.47:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.