#ABDA81 Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel lime when a spring theme or energy drink label needs green without harshness. The hex code #abda81 is light with a soft yellow undertone, so it reads fresh and glowing rather than loud. It works best as a background with black text, which hits about 13.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Desaturate it by mixing gray into the base for muted sage tones.
Questions about #abda81
What is #abda81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abda81 is rgb(171, 218, 129), in HSL hsl(92, 55%, 68%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 41%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #abda81?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal all give this light green the contrast it needs. Cream and soft peach work better for gentler, spring-leaning palettes.
Does black or white text work better on #abda81?
Black text is the clear choice. It reaches about 13.1:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requires for body text, while white text fails accessibility checks on this shade.
Is #abda81 a warm or cool green?
It reads warm. The yellow-heavy undertone gives it a sunny, springlike feel, unlike blue-leaning greens such as mint or teal. Keep that warmth in mind when choosing neutrals to sit beside it.
Is #abda81 readable on white or black?
#abda81 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.07:1 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.