#ADD8D2 Color Meaning and Information

#ADD8D2 Color Information

#ADD8D2 RGB value is (173, 216, 210). The hex color red value is 173, green is 216, and blue is 210. Its HSL format shows a hue of 172°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of76 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 0 percent, 3 percent, 15percent.

#ADD8D2

rgb(173, 216, 210)

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#ADD8D2 Color Meaning

Color #ADD8D2 conveys soft stability, calming influence, and reflective serenity. Its muted cyan tone evokes deep pools and gentle skies. Psychologically, color #ADD8D2 promotes emotional composure, mental clarity, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #ADD8D2 pairs well with neutral, pastel, or coastal palettes, providing subtle balance and sophistication. Symbolically, #ADD8D2 represents calmness, clarity, and understated refinement. Spiritually, color #ADD8D2 encourages mindful focus, inner peace, and serene awareness. Across cultures, #ADD8D2 resonates with tranquil waters, balanced aesthetics, and contemplative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #ADD8D2 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

#ADD8D2

RGB

rgb(173, 216, 210)

HSL

hsl(172°, 36%, 76%)

CMYK

cmyk(20%, 0%, 3%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(172°, 20%, 85%)

XYZ

53.4223 62.6491 70.2496

Yxy

62.6491 0.2867 0.3362

Hunter Lab

79.1512 -4.5063 -0.4749

CIE-Lab

83.2574 -15.1999 -1.6854

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue210 / 255 (82%)

82%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow3 / 100 (3%)

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#ADD8D2 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

#ADD8D2 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 #ADD8D2 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:#ADD8D2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.55:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.55:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.55:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ADD8D2 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

#ADD8D2

protanopia

#c0c0d3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ADD8D2;

Text Color

color: #ADD8D2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ADD8D2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ADD8D240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ADD8D2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ADD8D2 0%, #47988d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #ADD8D2 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.