#ABB49D Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated green, #abb49d carries a muted lime undertone that feels grounded and dependable. Because it sits comfortably in the mid-tone range, it functions best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant primary color. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a balanced look. The hex code #abb49d offers excellent contrast for black body text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs.
Questions about #abb49d
What is #abb49d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abb49d is rgb(171, 180, 157), in HSL hsl(83, 13%, 66%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 13%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #abb49d in a design scheme?
Is #abb49d a warm or cool green?
#abb49d leans toward the warm side of the green spectrum because of its subtle lime undertone. While it is desaturated and dusty, this warmth makes it feel more organic and approachable than cooler, blue-heavy greens that can sometimes feel sterile.
Is #abb49d readable on white or black?
#abb49d has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.