#ADEBEB Hex Color
Crisp and frosty unsaturated cyan hue
This extremely pale, unsaturated cyan carries a crisp and frosty tone. Because it is so light, #adebeb works best as a large-scale background where it provides an airy, spacious feel without overwhelming content. It pairs well with high-contrast charcoal grays or deep navies to anchor its fragility. This hex code offers excellent readability for black text, making it a practical choice for clean, minimal interfaces.
Questions about #adebeb
What is #adebeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adebeb is rgb(173, 235, 235), in HSL hsl(180, 61%, 80%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 0%, 8%.
What color combinations work best with #adebeb?
Is #adebeb a good choice for web interfaces?
Yes, #adebeb is excellent for modern, minimal web design because it offers enough contrast for black or dark gray text. It provides a spacious, calming background that avoids the intensity of fully saturated cyans or blues.
Is #adebeb readable on white or black?
#adebeb has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.85:1 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.