What color is #ADD97D?

#ADD97D is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(173, 217, 125), and in HSL hsl(89, 55%, 67%).

Is #ADD97D accessible as text?

On white, #ADD97D has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #ADD97D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ADD97D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is green-300 (#7BF1A8).

What colors go well with #ADD97D?

#ADD97D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A97DD9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ADD97D below.

Is #ADD97D good for buttons?

#ADD97D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ADD97D — white text only reaches 1.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ADD97D the same as CSS lightgreen?

No — #ADD97D is not the CSS named color lightgreen, but lightgreen (#90EE90) is the closest CSS named color.

#ADD97D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ADD97D

Not just a swatch — here's how #ADD97D works with other colors. Named schemes with #ADD97D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ADD97D Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6A7B4B Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Light Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ADD97D Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Light Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #ADD97D Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AB7D4F Accent #8D9A73 Anchor #3D2D1E

Light Green holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ADD97D Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Light Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #ADD97D Secondary #ECFDDD Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Light Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Light Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ADD97D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 57/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 63/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 38/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 20/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ADD97D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #ADD97D with

Flax Pistachio Medium Purple Platinum Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 11.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEF5E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #8ED97D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #ADD97D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ADD97D;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 217 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.3% 0.129 129.7);
  --color-50: #F8FCF3;
  --color-100: #EBF6DF;
  --color-200: #D7EDC0;
  --color-300: #B9DB94;
  --color-400: #9BC76B;
  --color-500: #7CAB4A;
  --color-600: #62833F;
  --color-700: #485E31;
  --color-800: #313E23;
  --color-900: #1F2617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-green: {
    50: '#F8FCF3',
    100: '#EBF6DF',
    200: '#D7EDC0',
    300: '#B9DB94',
    400: '#9BC76B',
    500: '#7CAB4A',
    600: '#62833F',
    700: '#485E31',
    800: '#313E23',
    900: '#1F2617',
  },
}

$base: #ADD97D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8FCF3;
$base-100: #EBF6DF;
$base-200: #D7EDC0;
$base-300: #B9DB94;
$base-400: #9BC76B;
$base-500: #7CAB4A;
$base-600: #62833F;
$base-700: #485E31;
$base-800: #313E23;
$base-900: #1F2617;
$base-hover: #8BCA48;
$base-subtle: #E6F0DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ADD97D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EBF6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D7EDC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B9DB94",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9BC76B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7CAB4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#62833F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#485E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#313E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F2617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}