#ADD6FF Hex Color
Soft blue for calm, clear layouts
Think of a clear morning sky just after sunrise, and you have pastel blue. #add6ff is a light, gently desaturated blue that works best as a background color, common in healthcare, finance, and baby product design. Black text sits on it with about 13.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with a deep navy so soft layouts keep some weight.
Questions about #add6ff
What is #add6ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #add6ff is rgb(173, 214, 255), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 84%) and in CMYK 32%, 16%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #add6ff?
Deep navy is the safest partner because it grounds the lightness of #add6ff. Warm accents like terracotta or soft coral add contrast without breaking the gentle feel.
Is #add6ff readable on white or black?
#add6ff has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.83:1 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.