#ADD8CC Color Meaning and Information

#ADD8CC Color Information

#ADD8CC RGB value is (173, 216, 204). The hex color red value is 173, green is 216, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 163°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of76 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent, 15percent.

#ADD8CC

rgb(173, 216, 204)

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#ADD8CC Color Meaning

Color #ADD8CC conveys soft stability, calming influence, and reflective serenity. Its muted cyan tone evokes deep pools and gentle skies. Psychologically, color #ADD8CC promotes emotional composure, mental clarity, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #ADD8CC pairs well with neutral, pastel, or coastal palettes, providing subtle balance and sophistication. Symbolically, #ADD8CC represents calmness, clarity, and understated refinement. Spiritually, color #ADD8CC encourages mindful focus, inner peace, and serene awareness. Across cultures, #ADD8CC resonates with tranquil waters, balanced aesthetics, and contemplative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADD8CC 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

#ADD8CC

RGB

rgb(173, 216, 204)

HSL

hsl(163°, 36%, 76%)

CMYK

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

HSV

hsv(163°, 20%, 85%)

XYZ

52.6885 62.3556 66.3856

Yxy

62.3556 0.2904 0.3437

Hunter Lab

78.9656 -4.8297 0.3512

CIE-Lab

83.1022 -16.4287 1.2754

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue204 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow6 / 100 (6%)

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#ADD8CC 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

#ADD8CC 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 #ADD8CC 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:#ADD8CC

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 #ADD8CC 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

#ADD8CC

protanopia

#c0c0cf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADD8CC;

Text Color

color: #ADD8CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADD8CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADD8CC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADD8CC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADD8CC 0%, #479881 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #ADD8CC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.