#ADD9CC Hex Color
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#add9cc is a light, desaturated teal with strong pastel qualities. Its high lightness makes it an airy choice for minimal backgrounds, yet it maintains enough chroma to stay visually interesting. Pair this shade with deep charcoal text to ensure excellent readability. Because of its clarity, it works best as a primary neutral in wellness or clean tech interfaces where standard white feels too sterile.
Questions about #add9cc
What is #add9cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #add9cc is rgb(173, 217, 204), in HSL hsl(162, 37%, 76%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 6%, 15%.
Is #add9cc considered a warm or cool color?
#add9cc sits on the cool side of the spectrum, leaning into blue-green territory with a strong desaturated quality. Its coolness provides a refreshing, clinical, or spa-like aesthetic that feels more relaxed than a standard bright turquoise.
Is #add9cc readable on white or black?
#add9cc has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.57:1 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.