#AAD6D8 Hex Color

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#aad6d8 is a pale cyan with a soft, ashy cast. The hex code sits close to white, so it reads airy and faded rather than vivid. That makes it a strong base for backgrounds in baby, spring, or minimal designs. Black text stays readable on it at about 13.3:1 contrast, well past AA. Try it against terracotta or deep navy.

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What is #aad6d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #aad6d8 is rgb(170, 214, 216), in HSL hsl(183, 37%, 76%) and in CMYK 21%, 1%, 0%, 15%.

What colors pair well with #aad6d8?

Terracotta and deep navy both work: terracotta adds the warmth this cool cyan lacks, and navy gives it depth for text or accents. Charcoal is a safer neutral if you want something quieter.

Is #aad6d8 readable on white or black?

#aad6d8 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.31:1 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.

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