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#ADD1A3 color code is #ADD1A3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #add1a3.

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#ADD1A3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #ADD1A3 is 0.5713. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.69:1 against white and 12.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#ADD1A3 on white1.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#ADD1A3 on black12.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #ADD1A31.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #ADD1A312.43:1AAA

#ADD1A3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #ADD1A3?+
The hex code for #ADD1A3 is #ADD1A3. In RGB it's rgb(173, 209, 163), and in HSL it's hsl(107, 33%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #ADD1A3?+
#ADD1A3 in RGB is (173, 209, 163). Written in CSS: rgb(173, 209, 163).
What is the CMYK value of #ADD1A3?+
#ADD1A3 converts to CMYK(17%, 0%, 22%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #ADD1A3.
Is #add1a3 a warm or cool color?+
#ADD1A3 (#ADD1A3) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 107° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #add1a3 belong to?+
#ADD1A3 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 107°, 33%, 73% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #add1a3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#ADD1A3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.69:1 — 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 #add1a3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #ADD1A3 (#ADD1A3) is 3169 C Light Emerald, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #ADD1A3 in design

Practical guidance for using #add1a3 (#ADD1A3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#ADD1A3 (#ADD1A3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #ADD1A3 (#ADD1A3) 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

#ADD1A3 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

#ADD1A3 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.