#ABD3D0 color
The hex color #ABD3D0 is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 82.7% green and 81.6% blue (171, 211, 208).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 31% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Catch the Wave (#B5DCD8), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.96:1).
#ABD3D0 color codes
| HEX | #ABD3D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 211, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 82.7%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 31%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 19%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 1%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.73, -13.7, -2.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.73, 13.99, 191.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.471, 59.799, 68.493) | |
| Decimal | 11260880 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABD3D0, 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 #ABD3D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABD3D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.96:1 | 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 #ABD3D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cecfd0Protanopia
no red cones#c6c9d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#9fd5d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abd3d0; }
.text { color: #abd3d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abd3d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 211 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abd3d0, #abc2d3); }
Similar colors
#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#bddfd8Antiguan#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#aad5dbClear Water#a7d8deCrystal#a5d8cdWhirlpool#aee0e4Opal#a5ced5Wave
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #ABD3D0?
- #ABD3D0 is a light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Catch the Wave. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABD3D0?
- The RGB value is 171, 211, 208: 171 red, 211 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABD3D0?
- The complementary color is #D3ABAE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABD3D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.96:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.