#ADB2A0 Hex Color
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#adb2a0 is an ashy, dusty green with subtle yellow undertones. This muted shade creates a grounded, organic feel perfect for nature-inspired branding or understated UI elements. It works well as a supporting background color, especially when paired with charcoal greys for contrast. The hex code #adb2a0 provides excellent readability for body text, allowing for high-contrast accessibility without relying on harsh white or black backgrounds.
Questions about #adb2a0
What is #adb2a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adb2a0 is rgb(173, 178, 160), in HSL hsl(77, 10%, 66%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 10%, 30%.
Does #adb2a0 read as a warm or cool green?
This color sits on the fence, leaning slightly warm due to its visible yellow undertones. While it functions as a neutral, the underlying warmth makes it feel more organic and inviting than a clinical, blue-leaning sage or mint alternative.
Is #adb2a0 readable on white or black?
#adb2a0 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.