#ABCE8A Hex Color
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A pale, pastel lime with a soft yellow undertone. #abce8a reads gentle and airy, which makes it a strong dominant base for spring themes, baby products, and minimal layouts. Black text sits comfortably on top at roughly 12:1 contrast. It does fade next to pure white, so lean on charcoal or deep olive as partners instead.
Questions about #abce8a
What is #abce8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abce8a is rgb(171, 206, 138), in HSL hsl(91, 41%, 67%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 33%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #abce8a?
Deep charcoal, plum, and terracotta give #abce8a the contrast it lacks next to white. Its pale, unsaturated character also sits well with cream and warm neutrals in a softer palette.
Is #abce8a readable on white or black?
#abce8a has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.