#ADAF62 Hex Color
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Dried grass with a hint of olive, #adaf62 is a muted yellow whose low saturation keeps the mood soft. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, paired with plum or deep teal rather than white, which washes it out. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #adaf62
What is #adaf62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adaf62 is rgb(173, 175, 98), in HSL hsl(62, 32%, 54%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 44%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #adaf62?
Pair #adaf62 with plum, deep teal, or charcoal for a grounded, slightly earthy palette. Plain white tends to wash it out, so lean on darker partners for contrast.
Is #adaf62 readable on white or black?
#adaf62 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.