#AADDE3 Hex Color
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#aadde3 is a pale, cool cyan with low saturation and a soft green-blue undertone. Its lightness creates an airy, gentle mood suited to healthcare, children’s products, spring themes, and clean technology interfaces. Use this hex code as a spacious background with black text for strong readability, or pair it with navy to add structure.
Questions about #aadde3
What is #aadde3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aadde3 is rgb(170, 221, 227), in HSL hsl(186, 50%, 78%) and in CMYK 25%, 3%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #aadde3?
Does #aadde3 read as warm or cool?
#aadde3 reads as cool because its cyan base and subtle green-blue undertone lean toward water and clear-sky hues, though its low saturation and high lightness soften that effect for a gentle, welcoming appearance.
Is #aadde3 readable on white or black?
#aadde3 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.16:1 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.