#ADBCE9
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#ADBCE9
Overview
#ADBCE9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 188, 233, in HSL 225.0°, 57.7%, 79.6%, and in CMYK 25.8%, 19.3%, 0.0%, 8.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-R80B Light Lavender.
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Color Values
#ADBCE9
173, 188, 233
225.0, 57.7%, 79.6%
225.0, 25.8%, 91.4%
25.8%, 19.3%, 0.0%, 8.6%
0.7991 0.0661 270.5
Properties
Color Psychology
Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.
Design Usage
Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #ADBCE9;
color: #ADBCE9;
border-color: #ADBCE9;
Indigo 200
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Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.88:1
Text on black
11.15:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ADBCE9?
RGB(173, 188, 233) · HSL(225.0, 57.7%, 79.6%) · CMYK(25.8%, 19.3%, 0.0%, 8.6%)
Does #ADBCE9 meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #ADBCE9?
Use 000000 text on a #ADBCE9 background; contrast on black is 11.15:1.