Color swatch image showing #ADFF3B with RGB(173,255,59) values

#ADFF3B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ADFF3B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ADFF3B Color Information

#ADFF3B RGB value is (173, 255, 59). The hex color red value is 173, green is 255, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 85°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 0 percent, 77 percent, 0 percent.

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#ADFF3B Color Meaning

Color #ADFF3B conveys bright optimism, energetic growth, and lively renewal. #ADFF3B vivid yellow-green evokes spring meadows and fresh shoots. Psychologically, color #ADFF3B stimulates focus, curiosity, and positive engagement. Designers often use #ADFF3B to highlight freshness and vitality. Symbolically, color #ADFF3B represents dynamic growth, abundance, and optimism. Cultural references link #ADFF3B to youth, energy, and renewal. Spiritually, color #ADFF3B embodies conscious awakening and vibrant balance.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADFF3B 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
#ADFF3B
RGB
rgb(173, 255, 59)
HSL
hsl(85°, 100%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 0%, 77%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(85°, 77%, 100%)
XYZ
53.7830 80.7200 16.8835
Yxy
80.7200 0.3553 0.5332
Hunter Lab
89.8443 -19.1607 18.8041
CIE-Lab
92.0070 -51.9869 78.7710

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#ADFF3B 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

#ADFF3B 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 #ADFF3B 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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#ADFF3B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ADFF3B 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

#ADFF3B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADFF3B;

Text Color

color: #ADFF3B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADFF3B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADFF3B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADFF3B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADFF3B 0%, #6bb800 100%);

#ADFF3B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ADFF3B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.