#ADC5D4 Hex Color
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This pale, ashy blue functions as a calm, neutral base for clean interfaces. Because it maintains an 11.7:1 contrast ratio with black text, it is highly readable for body copy. The hex code #adc5d4 works best as a primary background. Avoid pairing it with stark white, however, as this combination often causes the color to appear washed out and creates visual fatigue.
Questions about #adc5d4
What is #adc5d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adc5d4 is rgb(173, 197, 212), in HSL hsl(203, 31%, 75%) and in CMYK 18%, 7%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #adc5d4 work well with dark text?
Yes, #adc5d4 maintains a strong contrast ratio of 11.7:1 against standard black text, making it an excellent choice for body copy where readability is the primary priority. Avoid pairing it with stark white backgrounds to prevent the color from appearing washed out.
What colors pair best with the #adc5d4 blue?
Is #adc5d4 readable on white or black?
#adc5d4 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.71:1 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.