#ADDAE0 Hex Color
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#addae0 is a desaturated, pale cyan that feels airy and light. With a 13.9:1 contrast ratio against black, this hex code provides excellent readability for interface text. Use it as a soft base color in minimalist design, where it performs best against charcoal grey or slate accents. Avoid pairing this tone with pure white, as it will likely appear washed out.
Questions about #addae0
What is #addae0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #addae0 is rgb(173, 218, 224), in HSL hsl(187, 45%, 78%) and in CMYK 23%, 3%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #addae0 in a web design layout?
#addae0 works best when paired with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate, which provide necessary anchor points to ground its lightness. Avoid using it against pure white, as the lack of contrast can make the color appear washed out or unreadable on screens.
Is #addae0 readable on white or black?
#addae0 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.88:1 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.