#ABDFA0 color
The hex color #ABDFA0 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 87.5% green and 62.7% blue (171, 223, 160).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 50% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Grape Green (#A8E4A0), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.79:1).
#ABDFA0 color codes
| HEX | #ABDFA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 223, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 87.5%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 50%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 28%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 28%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.95, -28.47, 25.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.95, 38.29, 138.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.526, 63.97, 42.989) | |
| Decimal | 11263904 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABDFA0, 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 #ABDFA0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABDFA0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.79:1 | 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 #ABDFA0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3d49cProtanopia
no red cones#dacfa3Deuteranopia
no green cones#a8dbceTritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abdfa0; }
.text { color: #abdfa0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abdfa0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 223 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abdfa0, #a0dfb4); }
Similar colors
#a8e4a0Grape Green#b7e1a1Basil Smash#baebaeIce Ice#ace1afCeladon#bee7a5Pastel Pea#b1dbaaFizz#98d98eLeek#9ad28cBotanist
Questions
- What color is #ABDFA0?
- #ABDFA0 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Grape Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABDFA0?
- The RGB value is 171, 223, 160: 171 red, 223 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABDFA0?
- The complementary color is #D4A0DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABDFA0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.79:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.