#ADD9DD Hex Color
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#add9dd is an airy, bleached cyan with very low saturation. Because this pastel tone offers high contrast against black text, it functions well as a clean, spacious UI background. Designers often use it to create a sense of openness in minimalist projects. The hex code for this color is #add9dd, which remains legible even when applied to small body copy.
Questions about #add9dd
What is #add9dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #add9dd is rgb(173, 217, 221), in HSL hsl(185, 41%, 77%) and in CMYK 22%, 2%, 0%, 13%.
What design aesthetic works best with #add9dd?
#add9dd excels in minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired interfaces where light, airy space is a priority. Because of its bleached quality, it provides a subtle backdrop that allows high-contrast typography in charcoal or dark navy to remain readable while feeling soft.
Is #add9dd readable on white or black?
#add9dd has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.