#ADD9B5 Hex Color
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Far from a bold emerald, #add9b5 is a pale, tinted green with soft gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps designs calm, which suits wellness branding, eco packaging, and light UI backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on top, reaching about 13.4:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or muted plum rather than pure white, which can wash it out. The hex code #add9b5 works best as a dominant base.
Questions about #add9b5
What is #add9b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #add9b5 is rgb(173, 217, 181), in HSL hsl(131, 37%, 76%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 17%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #add9b5?
Charcoal and muted plum give #add9b5 contrast without stealing its calm. Warm neutrals like oat and sand also work, while pure white tends to flatten it.
Is #add9b5 readable on white or black?
#add9b5 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.36:1 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.