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#ADE0AD color code is #ADE0AD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ade0ad.

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#ADE0AD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #ADE0AD is 0.6521. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.50:1 against white and 14.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#ADE0AD on white1.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#ADE0AD on black14.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #ADE0AD1.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #ADE0AD14.04:1AAA

#ADE0AD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #ADE0AD?+
The hex code for #ADE0AD is #ADE0AD. In RGB it's rgb(173, 224, 173), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 45%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #ADE0AD?+
#ADE0AD in RGB is (173, 224, 173). Written in CSS: rgb(173, 224, 173).
What is the CMYK value of #ADE0AD?+
#ADE0AD converts to CMYK(23%, 0%, 23%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #ADE0AD.
Is #ade0ad a warm or cool color?+
#ADE0AD (#ADE0AD) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ade0ad belong to?+
#ADE0AD belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 45%, 78% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #ade0ad accessible for body text on a white background?+
#ADE0AD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.5:1 — 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 #ade0ad?+
The nearest Pantone match for #ADE0AD (#ADE0AD) is 3169 C Light Emerald, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #ADE0AD in design

Practical guidance for using #ade0ad (#ADE0AD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#ADE0AD (#ADE0AD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #ADE0AD (#ADE0AD) 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

#ADE0AD 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

#ADE0AD 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.