#ADD8EF

Color Details

HEX
#ADD8EF
RGB
rgb(173, 216, 239)
HSL
hsl(201, 67%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 10%, 0%, 6%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 13.85:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #add8ef
Contrast 13.85:1 AAA
White on #add8ef
Contrast 1.52:1 Fail
#add8ef on Black
Contrast 13.85:1 AAA
#add8ef on White
Contrast 1.52:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bde0f2
#cee8f5
#deeff9
#8aadbf
#68828f
#455660

Complement & Analogous

#efc5ae
#aeb8ef
#aeefe5

Triadic

#efaed8
#d8efae

Monochrome

#455660 #68828f #add8ef #cee8f5 #deeff9 #eff7fc

Analogous

#aeefe5 #c6f4ed #add8ef #bec6f2 #aeb8ef #8b93bf

Complementary Mix

#68828f #add8ef #cee8f5 #efc5ae #f5d9ca #9b8071

Nearby Colors

#add8ee
#add8f0
#add8df
#add8ff

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About #ADD8EF

#ADD8EF converts to RGB(173, 216, 239) and HSL(201, 67%, 81%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#ADD8EF FAQs

What is the RGB value of #ADD8EF?
RGB: 173, 216, 239. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 216, 239)
Is #ADD8EF a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #ADD8EF?
Complement: #efc5ae.
Does #ADD8EF have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.52:1 (Fails AA). On black: 13.85:1 (AAA (normal text)).