#ADBA77 Hex Color
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This muted yellow-green brings a fresh, earthy energy to layouts. The hex code for #adba77 feels approachable and creates a peaceful backdrop for spring-themed projects. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it works well for readable body copy. Use this tone as a supporting base rather than a dominant color to keep your overall design from feeling washed out.
Questions about #adba77
What is #adba77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adba77 is rgb(173, 186, 119), in HSL hsl(72, 33%, 60%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 36%, 27%.
How do I use #adba77 effectively in a layout?
Use #adba77 as a soft, earthy background to ground your design without overwhelming the viewer. Because it is a muted tone, it works best when paired with deep charcoal or dark text to maintain necessary accessibility standards and visual readability.
Is #adba77 considered a warm or cool color?
This hex color sits on the fence but leans warm due to its significant yellow base. It avoids the neon intensity of standard greens, creating a natural and approachable feel that works well for branding related to health or organic products.
Is #adba77 readable on white or black?
#adba77 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.06:1 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.