#AADB9F Hex Color
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#aadb9f is a light, muted green with a soft yellow undertone and a pastel finish. Its high lightness and moderate saturation create a gentle, airy mood suited to spring layouts, wellness packaging, gardening brands, and open UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with dark text; this hex code supports about 13.3:1 contrast with black.
Questions about #aadb9f
What is #aadb9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aadb9f is rgb(170, 219, 159), in HSL hsl(109, 45%, 74%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 27%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #aadb9f?
#aadb9f pairs well with charcoal text, warm cream, muted terracotta, and deep navy because its pale, yellow-leaning green benefits from darker anchors and restrained warmth in both print and digital layouts.
Is #aadb9f suitable for text and UI backgrounds?
Black text on #aadb9f reaches about 13.3:1 contrast, exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text at standard sizes and weights, so it works well as a light interface background with dark labels and controls. Avoid white text.
Is #aadb9f readable on white or black?
#aadb9f has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.