#ADD6ED Hex Color
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#add6ed is a pastel blue with low saturation and plenty of lightness, so it reads soft and cool without much punch. It works best as a large background or supporting tone, and looks richer beside navy or warm coral than against plain white. Black text sits comfortably on it, with contrast well above AA for body copy. The hex code #add6ed suits baby products, healthcare, and calm spring themes, fitting naturally among other pastel colors.
Questions about #add6ed
What is #add6ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #add6ed is rgb(173, 214, 237), in HSL hsl(202, 64%, 80%) and in CMYK 27%, 10%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #add6ed?
Navy grounds this light blue and keeps it from washing out, while warm coral or soft peach adds contrast in temperature. For text, charcoal reads more clearly than mid-grays on a background this pale.
Is #add6ed readable on white or black?
#add6ed has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.61:1 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.