#ADCA9E Hex Color
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#adca9e is a pale, heavily muted lime with soft gray undertones and a lightly warm, herbal cast. Its high lightness gives layouts an airy, gentle feel, while low saturation keeps it dependable rather than vivid. Use the hex code #adca9e for spring backgrounds, baby products, or nature-led interfaces. Black text reaches about 11.7:1 contrast here, supporting small body copy.
Questions about #adca9e
What is #adca9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adca9e is rgb(173, 202, 158), in HSL hsl(100, 29%, 71%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 22%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #adca9e in a palette?
#adca9e pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, warm white for softness, and muted terracotta for a restrained complementary accent, giving interfaces, packaging, or editorial layouts depth without overpowering its pale, gentle character.
Is #adca9e readable on white or black?
#adca9e has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.71:1 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.