#ADDEF7 Hex Color

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Hex color #addef7 graphic
This unsaturated blue offers a clean, airy base suitable for healthcare or baby-focused branding. Because black text maintains excellent contrast against this hex code, it remains highly readable for UI design and body copy. Use #addef7 carefully; pair it with darker slate blues or grounded charcoal grays to avoid the shade feeling too juvenile or washed out on its own.

Questions about #addef7

What is #addef7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #addef7 is rgb(173, 222, 247), in HSL hsl(200, 82%, 82%) and in CMYK 30%, 10%, 0%, 3%.
How can I keep #addef7 from looking too juvenile in professional branding?
You can anchor the lightness of #addef7 by pairing it with strong, grounded neutrals like charcoal or navy. Adding these deeper, darker tones provides necessary contrast that shifts the color palette from a nursery aesthetic toward a sophisticated, modern corporate identity.
Is #addef7 readable on white or black?
#addef7 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.56:1 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.