#AAD3DD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AAD3DD?

RGB(170, 211, 221), HSL(191.8, 42.9%, 76.7%), CMYK(23.1%, 4.5%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #AAD3DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.61:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AAD3DD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 170, 211, 221, in HSL 191.8°, 42.9%, 76.7%, and in CMYK 23.1%, 4.5%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is lightblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#AAD3DD

RGB

170, 211, 221

HSL

191.8, 42.9%, 76.7%

HSV

191.8, 23.1%, 86.7%

CMYK

23.1%, 4.5%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.8408 0.0453 214.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.