#ADC3EC Hex Color
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#adc3ec is a dusty pastel blue with a gray undertone that keeps it soft instead of sweet. Its low saturation makes it a reliable base for backgrounds in healthcare, finance, or baby products, and it reads cooler next to warm terracotta than beside plain white. Black text passes easily on top at 11.8:1 contrast, so small type stays legible.
Questions about #adc3ec
What is #adc3ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adc3ec is rgb(173, 195, 236), in HSL hsl(219, 62%, 80%) and in CMYK 27%, 17%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #adc3ec?
#adc3ec flatters warm, grounded tones like terracotta, dusty rose, and olive. It also looks richer against deep navy than beside plain white, which can wash out its subtle gray undertone.
Is #adc3ec readable on white or black?
#adc3ec has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.79:1 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.