#ADC3DA Hex Color
Airy blue with gentle gray undertones
A light, dusty blue with gray undertones, #adc3da feels airy, gentle, and dependable rather than vivid. Its soft, low-saturation finish suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-inspired backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm white, since it can look washed out beside pure white. The hex code #adc3da supports highly readable black body text.
Questions about #adc3da
What is #adc3da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adc3da is rgb(173, 195, 218), in HSL hsl(211, 38%, 77%) and in CMYK 21%, 11%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #adc3da?
Navy, warm white, and charcoal pair well with #adc3da, adding depth and contrast without overpowering its airy, dusty blue character; use navy for dependable layouts, warm white for softer backgrounds, and charcoal when text needs stronger definition.
Is #adc3da warm or cool?
#adc3da reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones reduce warmth and saturation, creating an airy, calm appearance rather than the crisp intensity of a vivid primary blue.
Is #adc3da readable on white or black?
#adc3da has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 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.