analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABE12D — Lime
#ABE12D is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 78° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#abe12d
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Tints and shades of #ABE12D
- fafdf2
- e9f7c9
- d9f1a0
- c8eb76
- b8e64d
- a8e024
- 8bbb1b
- 6c9115
- 4e680f
- 2f3f09
- 111603
Color schemes using #ABE12D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#ABE12D FAQ
What color is #ABE12D?
#ABE12D is a shade of lime in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 75% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ABE12D?
#ABE12D is rgb(171, 225, 45) in RGB, hsl(78, 75%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 80%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABE12D?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.54:1.
What colors go well with #ABE12D?
Its direct complement is #632DE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D51E1 and #BD2DE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.