#ABD5C3 color
The hex color #ABD5C3 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 83.5% green and 76.5% blue (171, 213, 195).
Its hue angle is 154°, with 33% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Jade Sea (#B8E0D0), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.04:1).
#ABD5C3 color codes
| HEX | #ABD5C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 213, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 83.5%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(154, 33%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(154, 20%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 8%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.94, -17.35, 4.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.94, 17.89, 165.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.436, 60.185, 60.579) | |
| Decimal | 11261379 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABD5C3, 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 #ABD5C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABD5C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.04:1 | 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 #ABD5C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3cfc2Protanopia
no red cones#cbcac4Deuteranopia
no green cones#a2d5d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abd5c3; }
.text { color: #abd5c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abd5c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 213 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abd5c3, #abd2d5); }
Similar colors
#b8e0d0Jade Sea#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b3e2d3Bay#a5d8cdWhirlpool#b1e2cbQuiet Jade#98cbbaMint Twist#afe3d6Ice Cube#94d2bfWintermint
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #ABD5C3?
- #ABD5C3 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Jade Sea. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABD5C3?
- The RGB value is 171, 213, 195: 171 red, 213 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABD5C3?
- The complementary color is #D5ABBD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABD5C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.04:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.