#ADC797 Hex Color
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A tinted, dusty lime with low saturation, #adc797 has a light, ashy finish rather than vivid energy. Its softness suits spring layouts, baby products, nature branding, and calm game interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with dark olive or charcoal details; black text remains highly legible at about 11.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this pastel lime is #adc797.
Questions about #adc797
What is #adc797 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adc797 is rgb(173, 199, 151), in HSL hsl(92, 30%, 69%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 24%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #adc797?
#adc797 pairs well with olive, charcoal, and soft cream because these colors reinforce its muted natural character while preserving enough contrast for text, borders, and supporting UI elements around the pale green base. Use dark olive or charcoal for stronger definition, especially in headings and controls.
Does #adc797 look warm or cool?
#adc797 reads as softly warm, muted green because its yellow-lime bias keeps it from feeling blue or icy, while its grayish, low-saturation finish tempers that warmth for a calm, gentle impression. That balance suits spring layouts, wellness graphics, and nature-led interfaces.
Is #adc797 readable on white or black?
#adc797 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.39:1 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.