#ADD8EE Hex Color
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Pastel blue with almost no punch. #add8ee is so light and muted it barely registers as color, which is exactly its value: a calm, honest background that never fights the content. Black text on it reaches 13.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #add8ee flatters deep navy and warm coral, but it can wash out beside plain white.
Questions about #add8ee
What is #add8ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #add8ee is rgb(173, 216, 238), in HSL hsl(200, 66%, 81%) and in CMYK 27%, 9%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #add8ee?
Deep navy makes #add8ee look brighter and cleaner, while a warm terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling cold. Both combinations work well in healthcare and finance layouts.
Is #add8ee readable on white or black?
#add8ee 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.