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#ABD9AE color code is #ABD9AE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #abd9ae.

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#ABD9AE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #ABD9AE is 0.6134. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.58:1 against white and 13.27:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#ABD9AE on white1.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#ABD9AE on black13.27:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #ABD9AE1.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #ABD9AE13.27:1AAA

#ABD9AE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #ABD9AE?+
The hex code for #ABD9AE is #ABD9AE. In RGB it's rgb(171, 217, 174), and in HSL it's hsl(124, 38%, 76%).
What is the RGB value of #ABD9AE?+
#ABD9AE in RGB is (171, 217, 174). Written in CSS: rgb(171, 217, 174).
What is the CMYK value of #ABD9AE?+
#ABD9AE converts to CMYK(21%, 0%, 20%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #ABD9AE.
Is #abd9ae a warm or cool color?+
#ABD9AE (#ABD9AE) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 124° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #abd9ae belong to?+
#ABD9AE belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 124°, 38%, 76% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #abd9ae accessible for body text on a white background?+
#ABD9AE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.58:1 — 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 #abd9ae?+
The nearest Pantone match for #ABD9AE (#ABD9AE) is 3169 C Light Emerald, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #ABD9AE in design

Practical guidance for using #abd9ae (#ABD9AE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#ABD9AE (#ABD9AE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #ABD9AE (#ABD9AE) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if 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

#ABD9AE 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#ABD9AE 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.