#ADD8BA Color Meaning and Information

#ADD8BA Color Information

#ADD8BA RGB value is (173, 216, 186). The hex color red value is 173, green is 216, and blue is 186. Its HSL format shows a hue of 138°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of76 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent, 15percent.

#ADD8BA

rgb(173, 216, 186)

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#ADD8BA Color Meaning

color #ADD8BA signifies harmonious renewal, gentle resilience, and balanced serenity. Color #ADD8BA is a soft, greyed green inspired by ancient Chinese porcelain glazes—calm, mineral-based, and subtly luminous. Unlike bright greens that shout growth, Color #ADD8BA whispers continuity. In East Asian aesthetics, #ADD8BA symbolizes jade-like virtue: quiet integrity, patience, and natural harmony. Modern color psychology confirms that such muted greens reduce stress more effectively than blues in domestic settings, likely due to their dual association with water (cooling) and foliage (nourishing). Functionally, color #ADD8BA excels in wellness, editorial, and sustainable branding where neutrality must still feel alive. #ADD8BA pairs effortlessly with warm woods, stone greys, and cream, creating interiors and interfaces that breathe. Digital accessibility tests show #ADD8BA meets contrast standards against deep charcoals for body text, making #ADD8BA viable beyond accent use. Print reproduction is consistent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal appeal. Consumer studies reveal that products in color #ADD8BA are perceived as more eco-conscious and gentle—especially in skincare and home goods. Symbolically, color #ADD8BA represents healing that doesn’t rush. #ADD8BA is the color of mist over rice paddies, healing teas, and morning light through leaves. In spiritual practice, #ADD8BA aligns with the heart chakra’s balanced mode: giving and receiving in equal measure. Designers choose color #ADD8BA when they want to signal care without fragility. Its power lies in its moderation—a green that grows slowly, but surely.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADD8BA 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

#ADD8BA

RGB

rgb(173, 216, 186)

HSL

hsl(138°, 36%, 76%)

CMYK

cmyk(20%, 0%, 14%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(138°, 20%, 85%)

XYZ

50.6524 61.5411 55.6633

Yxy

61.5411 0.3018 0.3666

Hunter Lab

78.4481 -5.7184 2.6232

CIE-Lab

82.6688 -19.9214 10.1997

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue186 / 255 (73%)

73%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#ADD8BA 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

#ADD8BA 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 #ADD8BA 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#ADD8BA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.58:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.58:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.58:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ADD8BA 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

#ADD8BA

protanopia

#c0c0c1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADD8BA;

Text Color

color: #ADD8BA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADD8BA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADD8BA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADD8BA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADD8BA 0%, #47985f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #ADD8BA in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.