#ADD8DC Color Meaning and Information

#ADD8DC Color Information

#ADD8DC RGB value is (173, 216, 220). The hex color red value is 173, green is 216, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 185°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent.

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#ADD8DC Color Meaning

Color #ADD8DC conveys airy openness, gentle calm, and reflective clarity. Its pale blue tone evokes clear skies and serene waters. Psychologically, color #ADD8DC enhances relaxation, mental focus, and contemplative thought. In design, color #ADD8DC is versatile for backgrounds, soft accents, and pastel compositions that require serenity. Symbolically, #ADD8DC embodies tranquility, clarity, and subtle composure. Spiritually, color #ADD8DC encourages mindful awareness, emotional calm, and reflective balance. Across cultures, #ADD8DC resonates with peaceful landscapes, clear communication, and soothing aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADD8DC 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

#ADD8DC

RGB

rgb(173, 216, 220)

HSL

hsl(185°, 40%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(21%, 2%, 0%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(185°, 21%, 86%)

XYZ

54.7077 63.1633 77.0185

Yxy

63.1633 0.2807 0.3241

Hunter Lab

79.4753 -3.9362 -1.9313

CIE-Lab

83.5282 -13.0839 -6.5999

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue220 / 255 (86%)

86%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#ADD8DC 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

#ADD8DC 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 #ADD8DC 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:#ADD8DC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.54:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.54:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.54:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ADD8DC 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

#ADD8DC

protanopia

#c0c0db

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADD8DC;

Text Color

color: #ADD8DC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADD8DC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADD8DC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADD8DC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADD8DC 0%, #44979e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #ADD8DC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.