#ABDCA7 color
The hex color #ABDCA7 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 86.3% green and 65.5% blue (171, 220, 167).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 43% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Fizz (#B1DBAA), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.53:1).
#ABDCA7 color codes
| HEX | #ABDCA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 220, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 86.3%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 43%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 24%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 24%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.25, -25.9, 21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.25, 33.34, 140.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.361, 62.633, 46.04) | |
| Decimal | 11263143 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABDCA7, 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 #ABDCA7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABDCA7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.53:1 | 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 #ABDCA7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfd2a4Protanopia
no red cones#d7cdaaDeuteranopia
no green cones#a7d9ceTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abdca7; }
.text { color: #abdca7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abdca7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 220 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abdca7, #a7dcbe); }
Similar colors
#b1dbaaFizz#ace1afCeladon#acddafBig Spender#b7e1a1Basil Smash#a8e4a0Grape Green#baebaeIce Ice#b6d4a0In Good Taste#99cea0Garden Goddess
Questions
- What color is #ABDCA7?
- #ABDCA7 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Fizz. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABDCA7?
- The RGB value is 171, 220, 167: 171 red, 220 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABDCA7?
- The complementary color is #D8A7DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABDCA7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.53:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.