#ABD3B4 color
The hex color #ABD3B4 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 82.7% green and 70.6% blue (171, 211, 180).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 31% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Frosted Fir (#B4D5BD), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.71:1).
#ABD3B4 color codes
| HEX | #ABD3B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 211, 180) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 82.7%, 70.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 31%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 19%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 15%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.04, -19.2, 11.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.04, 22.15, 150.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.325, 58.54, 51.925) | |
| Decimal | 11260852 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABD3B4, 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 #ABD3B4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABD3B4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.71:1 | 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 #ABD3B4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3ccb2Protanopia
no red cones#ccc7b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#a6d2caTritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abd3b4; }
.text { color: #abd3b4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abd3b4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 211 180 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abd3b4, #abd3c8); }
Similar colors
#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#a7cca4Limestoned#bde1c4Mother Nature#acc9b2Gum Leaf#c0e2c5Sugar Mint#acddafBig Spender#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#99cea0Garden Goddess
Closest common color name: Celadon.
Questions
- What color is #ABD3B4?
- #ABD3B4 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Frosted Fir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABD3B4?
- The RGB value is 171, 211, 180: 171 red, 211 green and 180 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABD3B4?
- The complementary color is #D3ABCA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABD3B4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.71:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.