Information about #ADB98D color

#ADB98D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #ADB98D is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 185, 141) (67.8% red, 72.5% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 17 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ADB98D is a gently muted chartreuse that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Norway (#A4B88F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Whitish Green (#A5BA93) and Pastel Avocado (#B1C086).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(173, 185, 141)), which gives #ADB98D its character. If you plan to put text on a #ADB98D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 10.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #ADB98D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#ADB98D color variations

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#ADB98D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #ADB98D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Norway color link
Norway

#A4B88F

Earthstone color link
Earthstone

#B5AF8B

Caper color link
Caper

#AFC182

Stone Age color link
Stone Age

#B6B285

Stun color link
Stun

#A7AC8B

Coriander color link
Coriander

#BBB58D

Eagle color link
Eagle

#B0AC94

Fawn Green color link
Fawn Green

#BCB88F

Sage color link
Sage

#BCB88A

#ADB98D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ADB98D
  • RGB173, 185, 141
  • CMYK5, 0, 17, 27
  • CSSrgb(173, 185, 141)
  • HSL76°, 24%, 64%
  • HSL Precise76.364°, 23.913%, 63.922%
  • HSV76°, 24%, 73%
  • HSB76°, 24%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.725, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.725, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.725, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDADB98D
  • DECIMAL ID11385229
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01