#ADBE81 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This desaturated lime green offers a soft, milky quality that leans toward pastel. With its muted chroma, #adbe81 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, as it can appear washed out in large spaces. Pair this hex code with deep charcoals or slate grays for a grounded, modern look that maintains high readability for body text.
Questions about #adbe81
What is #adbe81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adbe81 is rgb(173, 190, 129), in HSL hsl(77, 32%, 63%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 32%, 25%.
How should I use #adbe81 in UI design?
Does #adbe81 work well with warm color palettes?
This muted lime works well with earthy tones like terracotta or soft rust because the desaturation prevents color clashing. The milky quality of #adbe81 allows it to sit alongside these intense hues without appearing overly vibrant or fighting for visual dominance.
Is #adbe81 readable on white or black?
#adbe81 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.45:1 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.