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#ADFF49 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ADFF49 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ADFF49 Color Information

#ADFF49 RGB value is (173, 255, 73). The hex color red value is 173, green is 255, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 87°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of64 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 0 percent, 71 percent, 0percent.

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#ADFF49 Color Meaning

Color #ADFF49 electrifies the earth. #ADFF49 high-luminance yellow-green defies the muted expectations of its name, delivering nearly neon vibrancy with a botanical undertone. Color #ADFF49 shocks the visual field—not with red’s urgency, but with green’s unnatural intensity. Color #ADFF49 is the color of bio-luminescence, digital foliage, and experimental warning. Unlike traditional olives, color #ADFF49 was defined in early digital color systems (X11) to maximize screen visibility. Its extreme saturation triggers rapid eye movement, making #ADFF49 effective for safety highlights or gaming interfaces. Color #ADFF49 demands attention but frames #ADFF49 as energy, not danger. Culturally, #ADFF49 straddles sci-fi futurism and toxic ecology—think glowing algae blooms or VR jungles. Color #ADFF49 rarely appears in print due to pigment limitations, reinforcing its digital-native identity. When used sparingly against deep violets or charcoals, color #ADFF49 creates jarring yet harmonious contrast that feels both alien and alive.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADFF49 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
#ADFF49
RGB
rgb(173, 255, 73)
HSL
hsl(87°, 100%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 0%, 71%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(87°, 71%, 100%)
XYZ
54.1962 80.8853 19.0593
Yxy
80.8853 0.3516 0.5247
Hunter Lab
89.9363 -18.9661 18.2943
CIE-Lab
92.0806 -51.2481 74.4676

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#ADFF49 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

#ADFF49 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 #ADFF49 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+)

1.22:1
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 #ADFF49 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADFF49;

Text Color

color: #ADFF49;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADFF49;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADFF4940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADFF49;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADFF49 0%, #68be00 100%);

#ADFF49 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ADFF49 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.