#ADE4F3 Hex Color

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#ade4f3 is a pale, low-saturation cyan with a cool, airy finish and soft blue-green undertones. Its lightness creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, technology, and aerospace branding. Use the hex code #ade4f3 as a dominant UI background with black text for a clear 15.2:1 contrast ratio on body copy.

Questions about #ade4f3

What is #ade4f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ade4f3 is rgb(173, 228, 243), in HSL hsl(193, 74%, 82%) and in CMYK 29%, 6%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ade4f3?
#ade4f3 pairs well with navy or charcoal for grounding contrast, while soft cyan, pale blue, and muted green create a calm analogous range. Warm coral or peach accents can add energy without overpowering its airy base.
Is #ade4f3 readable on white or black?
#ade4f3 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.16:1 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.