#ACC17D Hex Color
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#acc17d is a tinted lime with a dusty, muted finish. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which is why this hex code shows up in spring themes, baby products, and nature layouts. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 10.7:1. It can look washed out next to pure white, so pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast.
Questions about #acc17d
What is #acc17d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acc17d is rgb(172, 193, 125), in HSL hsl(79, 35%, 62%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 35%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #acc17d?
Deep plum, charcoal, and terracotta all pair well with #acc17d. Its muted yellow-green base gives darker colors room to stand out without harsh contrast.
Does #acc17d read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The strong yellow undertone pulls it toward sunlight and new foliage, even though green is often treated as a cool hue.
Is #acc17d readable on white or black?
#acc17d has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.67:1 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.