Color swatch image showing #ADFF2A with RGB(173,255,42) values

#ADFF2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ADFF2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ADFF2A Color Information

#ADFF2A RGB value is (173, 255, 42). The hex color red value is 173, green is 255, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 83°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 0 percent, 84 percent, 0 percent.

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#ADFF2A Color Meaning

Color #ADFF2A conveys bright optimism, energetic growth, and lively renewal. #ADFF2A vivid yellow-green evokes spring meadows and fresh shoots. Psychologically, color #ADFF2A stimulates focus, curiosity, and positive engagement. Designers often use #ADFF2A to highlight freshness and vitality. Symbolically, color #ADFF2A represents dynamic growth, abundance, and optimism. Cultural references link #ADFF2A to youth, energy, and renewal. Spiritually, color #ADFF2A embodies conscious awakening and vibrant balance.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADFF2A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#ADFF2A
RGB
rgb(173, 255, 42)
HSL
hsl(83°, 100%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 0%, 84%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(83°, 84%, 100%)
XYZ
53.4115 80.5714 14.9272
Yxy
80.5714 0.3587 0.5411
Hunter Lab
89.7616 -19.3352 19.2616
CIE-Lab
91.9406 -52.6554 82.9781

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#ADFF2A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#ADFF2A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #ADFF2A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ADFF2A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#ADFF2A

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADFF2A;

Text Color

color: #ADFF2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADFF2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADFF2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADFF2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADFF2A 0%, #6bad00 100%);

#ADFF2A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ADFF2A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.