Color swatch image showing #ADD8F0 with RGB(173,216,240) values

#ADD8F0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ADD8F0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ADD8F0 Color Information

#ADD8F0 RGB value is (173, 216, 240). The hex color red value is 173, green is 216, and blue is 240. Its HSL format shows a hue of 201°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

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#ADD8F0 Color Meaning

Color #ADD8F0 conveys soft calmness, gentle inspiration, and balanced serenity. Its pale cyan tone evokes calm waters and peaceful horizons. Psychologically, color #ADD8F0 encourages thoughtful focus, emotional steadiness, and light creative engagement. In design, color #ADD8F0 works well with soft neutrals, pastel accents, or tranquil compositions for harmonious visuals. Symbolically, #ADD8F0 represents clarity, calmness, and subtle inspiration. Spiritually, color #ADD8F0 promotes mindful reflection, inner calm, and serene awareness. Across cultures, #ADD8F0 resonates with water imagery, clarity, and gentle aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADD8F0 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
#ADD8F0
RGB
rgb(173, 216, 240)
HSL
hsl(201°, 69%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 10%, 0%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(201°, 28%, 94%)
XYZ
57.5176 64.2872 91.8153
Yxy
64.2872 0.2693 0.3009
Hunter Lab
80.1793 -2.6727 -5.1562
CIE-Lab
84.1151 -8.6113 -16.3383

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green216 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue240 / 255 (94%)
94%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#ADD8F0 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

#ADD8F0 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 #ADD8F0 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.

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#ADD8F0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ADD8F0 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

#ADD8F0

protanopia

#c0c0ea

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADD8F0;

Text Color

color: #ADD8F0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADD8F0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADD8F040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADD8F0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADD8F0 0%, #258fc8 100%);

#ADD8F0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ADD8F0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.