#ABD7CF color
The hex color #ABD7CF is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 84.3% green and 81.2% blue (171, 215, 207).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 35% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Whirlpool (#A5D8CD), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.35:1).
#ABD7CF color codes
| HEX | #ABD7CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 215, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 84.3%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 35%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 20%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 4%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.79, -15.94, -0.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.79, 15.96, 182.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.354, 61.762, 68.182) | |
| Decimal | 11261903 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABD7CF, 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 #ABD7CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABD7CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.35:1 | 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 #ABD7CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d2cfProtanopia
no red cones#caccd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#9fd9d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abd7cf; }
.text { color: #abd7cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abd7cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 215 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abd7cf, #abc9d7); }
Similar colors
#a5d8cdWhirlpool#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#bddfd8Antiguan#afe3d6Ice Cube#b3e2d3Bay#b8e0d0Jade Sea#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss#98cbbaMint Twist
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #ABD7CF?
- #ABD7CF is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Whirlpool. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABD7CF?
- The RGB value is 171, 215, 207: 171 red, 215 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABD7CF?
- The complementary color is #D7ABB3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABD7CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.35:1 and white text 1.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.