#ABCB9B Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated green carries an ashy undertone that leans toward a delicate lime. With its high lightness, #abcb9b works best as a breathable, neutral background that feels gentle rather than clinical. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground the airy quality of the color, as it can appear washed out if placed directly against pure white. The hex code for this shade is #abcb9b.
Questions about #abcb9b
What is #abcb9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abcb9b is rgb(171, 203, 155), in HSL hsl(100, 32%, 70%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 24%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #abcb9b?
Is #abcb9b considered a warm or cool shade?
The #abcb9b shade leans slightly toward the cool side of the spectrum, though its muted, earthy quality makes it feel more neutral than a vibrant, punchy lime. It creates a serene, organic atmosphere that works well for wellness branding or minimalist digital interfaces.
Is #abcb9b readable on white or black?
#abcb9b has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.74:1 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.