#ADE4EA Hex Color
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The hex code #ade4ea is a pale, airy cyan with a soft, faded quality. It reads light and clean, which suits calm backgrounds, wellness branding, and spring palettes. Designers often pair it with charcoal or navy for contrast, or warm coral tones to keep it from feeling too clinical at scale.
Questions about #ade4ea
What is #ade4ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ade4ea is rgb(173, 228, 234), in HSL hsl(186, 59%, 80%) and in CMYK 26%, 3%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ade4ea?
Charcoal, navy, and soft gray ground its lightness, while coral or peach accents add warmth. Avoid pairing it only with white, as the combination can wash out both tones.
Is #ade4ea readable on white or black?
#ade4ea has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.06:1 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.