#ADCECC Hex Color
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#adcecc is a desaturated, pale cyan with cool, airy undertones. Because it is light, it functions best as a soft UI background rather than a high-impact accent. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, making it accessible for body copy. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate grays to keep the composition from feeling too sterile or washed out.
Questions about #adcecc
What is #adcecc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adcecc is rgb(173, 206, 204), in HSL hsl(176, 25%, 74%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 1%, 19%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #adcecc in a design scheme?
Is #adcecc suitable for body text on a white background?
No, #adcecc should not be used for body text on a white background because it fails accessibility standards for color contrast. It functions much better as a subtle background or a soft decorative element, allowing darker text colors to stand out clearly.
Is #adcecc readable on white or black?
#adcecc has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.47:1 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.