#ADB3E8 Hex Color
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Reach for #adb3e8 when a design needs a calm backdrop with more character than plain lavender. This pastel indigo carries a dusty, grayed softness that suits spring palettes, baby products, and meditation brands. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, which reads at about 10.4:1 contrast. Next to crisp white it can look washed out, so lean on deep plum or charcoal for pairing.
Questions about #adb3e8
What is #adb3e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adb3e8 is rgb(173, 179, 232), in HSL hsl(234, 56%, 79%) and in CMYK 25%, 23%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #adb3e8?
Is #adb3e8 readable on white or black?
#adb3e8 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.39:1 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.