#84ADD6 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #84add6 is a cool, ashy blue with low saturation and a light, airy value. Its gentle character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm ivory, since it can look washed out against white. The hex code #84add6 supports black body text at about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #84add6
What is #84add6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84add6 is rgb(132, 173, 214), in HSL hsl(210, 50%, 68%) and in CMYK 38%, 19%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #84add6?
Does #84add6 look warm or cool?
#84add6 reads as a cool color because its blue base and ashy, low-saturation character create an airy, restrained feel while keeping digital layouts gentle and approachable rather than stark or heavy.
Is #84add6 readable on white or black?
#84add6 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.