#ADDB9F Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated lime offers a clean, airy feel that works effectively as a gentle UI background. Because it has high contrast with dark type, black text remains readable and crisp. The hex code #addb9f brings a natural, safe quality to minimalist designs, though it can look washed out if paired with stark whites. Use it as a supporting tone to ground bright, energetic color palettes.
Questions about #addb9f
What is #addb9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #addb9f is rgb(173, 219, 159), in HSL hsl(106, 45%, 74%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 27%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #addb9f?
Is #addb9f readable on white or black?
#addb9f has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.41:1 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.