#ADC1AB color
The hex color #ADC1AB is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.8% red, 75.7% green and 67.1% blue (173, 193, 171).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 15% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.99:1).
#ADC1AB color codes
| HEX | #ADC1AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 193, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.8%, 75.7%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 15%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 11%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 11%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.05, -10.99, 8.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.05, 14.06, 141.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.653, 49.964, 45.864) | |
| Decimal | 11387307 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ADC1AB, 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 #ADC1AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ADC1AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | 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 #ADC1AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2bdaaProtanopia
no red cones#bfbbacDeuteranopia
no green cones#acbfbbTritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #adc1ab; }
.text { color: #adc1ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #adc1ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(173 193 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #adc1ab, #abc1b4); }Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#bccab3Bok Choy#a8b59eSalvia#9db4a0Copper Patina#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#b2c8bdMisty Morning
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #ADC1AB?
- #ADC1AB is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ADC1AB?
- The RGB value is 173, 193, 171: 173 red, 193 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ADC1AB?
- The complementary color is #BFABC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ADC1AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.99:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.