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#AACD51 color code is #AACD51. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aacd51.

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#AACD51 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AACD51 is 0.5280. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.82:1 against white and 11.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AACD51 on white1.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AACD51 on black11.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AACD511.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AACD5111.56:1AAA

#AACD51 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AACD51?+
The hex code for #AACD51 is #AACD51. In RGB it's rgb(170, 205, 81), and in HSL it's hsl(77, 55%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #AACD51?+
#AACD51 in RGB is (170, 205, 81). Written in CSS: rgb(170, 205, 81).
What is the CMYK value of #AACD51?+
#AACD51 converts to CMYK(17%, 0%, 60%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AACD51.
Is #aacd51 a warm or cool color?+
#AACD51 (#AACD51) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 77° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aacd51 belong to?+
#AACD51 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 77°, 55%, 56% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #aacd51 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AACD51 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.82:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aacd51?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AACD51 (#AACD51) is 3115 C Apple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AACD51 in design

Practical guidance for using #aacd51 (#AACD51) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AACD51 (#AACD51) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AACD51 (#AACD51) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AACD51 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#AACD51 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.