Color swatch image showing #ADFF42 with RGB(173,255,66) values
Color swatch image showing #ADFF42 with RGB(173,255,66) values

#ADFF42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ADFF42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ADFF42 Color Information

#ADFF42 RGB value is (173, 255, 66). The hex color red value is 173, green is 255, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 86°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 0 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent.

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#ADFF42 Color Meaning

Color #ADFF42 delivers sharp freshness, youthful energy, and visual acceleration. #ADFF42 vivid yellow green feels alive and forward moving. As a result, color #ADFF42 signals growth and active change. From a psychological standpoint, color #ADFF42 increases alertness and creative momentum. #ADFF42 stimulates quick thinking while encouraging experimentation. Symbolically, color #ADFF42 connects to innovation culture, renewal, and modern vitality. On a deeper level, #ADFF42 represents mental agility, expansion, and energetic renewal.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADFF42 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
#ADFF42
RGB
rgb(173, 255, 66)
HSL
hsl(86°, 100%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 0%, 74%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(86°, 74%, 100%)
XYZ
53.9769 80.7976 17.9049
Yxy
80.7976 0.3535 0.5292
Hunter Lab
89.8875 -19.0695 18.5649
CIE-Lab
92.0415 -51.6395 76.7063

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#ADFF42 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

#ADFF42 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 #ADFF42 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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#ADFF42

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 #ADFF42 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

#ADFF42

protanopia

#d1d170

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADFF42;

Text Color

color: #ADFF42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADFF42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADFF4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADFF42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADFF42 0%, #6abb00 100%);

#ADFF42 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ADFF42 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.