#ADD8CA Color Meaning and Information

#ADD8CA Color Information

#ADD8CA RGB value is (173, 216, 202). The hex color red value is 173, green is 216, and blue is 202. Its HSL format shows a hue of 160°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of76 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent, 15percent.

#ADD8CA

rgb(173, 216, 202)

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#ADD8CA Color Meaning

Color #ADD8CA conveys soft stability, calming influence, and reflective serenity. Its muted cyan tone evokes deep pools and gentle skies. Psychologically, color #ADD8CA promotes emotional composure, mental clarity, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #ADD8CA pairs well with neutral, pastel, or coastal palettes, providing subtle balance and sophistication. Symbolically, #ADD8CA represents calmness, clarity, and understated refinement. Spiritually, color #ADD8CA encourages mindful focus, inner peace, and serene awareness. Across cultures, #ADD8CA resonates with tranquil waters, balanced aesthetics, and contemplative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADD8CA 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

#ADD8CA

RGB

rgb(173, 216, 202)

HSL

hsl(160°, 36%, 76%)

CMYK

cmyk(20%, 0%, 6%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(160°, 20%, 85%)

XYZ

52.4501 62.2602 65.1301

Yxy

62.2602 0.2916 0.3462

Hunter Lab

78.9051 -4.9344 0.6188

CIE-Lab

83.0516 -16.8313 2.2642

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue202 / 255 (79%)

79%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow6 / 100 (6%)

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#ADD8CA 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

#ADD8CA 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 #ADD8CA 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:#ADD8CA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.56:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.56:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.56:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ADD8CA 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

#ADD8CA

protanopia

#c0c0cd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADD8CA;

Text Color

color: #ADD8CA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADD8CA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADD8CA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADD8CA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADD8CA 0%, #47987d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #ADD8CA in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.