#ADCBB9 color
The hex color #ADCBB9 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.8% red, 79.6% green and 72.5% blue (173, 203, 185).
Its hue angle is 144°, with 22% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.02:1).
#ADCBB9 color codes
| HEX | #ADCBB9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 203, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.8%, 79.6%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 22%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(144, 15%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 9%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.1, -13.55, 5.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.1, 14.67, 157.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.344, 55.098, 54.03) | |
| Decimal | 11389881 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ADCBB9, 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 #ADCBB9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ADCBB9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.02:1 | 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 #ADCBB9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac6b8Protanopia
no red cones#c5c2baDeuteranopia
no green cones#a8cbc6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #adcbb9; }
.text { color: #adcbb9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #adcbb9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(173 203 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #adcbb9, #adcbc8); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b2c8bdMisty Morning#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#98cbbaMint Twist#c6d8c7Marsh Fog#b8e0d0Jade Sea#bccab3Bok Choy
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #ADCBB9?
- #ADCBB9 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ADCBB9?
- The RGB value is 173, 203, 185: 173 red, 203 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ADCBB9?
- The complementary color is #CBADBF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ADCBB9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.02:1 and white text 1.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.