#ADC6E4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ADC6E4?

RGB(173, 198, 228), HSL(212.7, 50.5%, 78.6%), CMYK(24.1%, 13.2%, 0.0%, 10.6%).

Q: Does #ADC6E4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.75:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ADC6E4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 198, 228, in HSL 212.7°, 50.5%, 78.6%, and in CMYK 24.1%, 13.2%, 0.0%, 10.6%. The nearest named color is lightsteelblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#ADC6E4

RGB

173, 198, 228

HSL

212.7, 50.5%, 78.6%

HSV

212.7, 24.1%, 89.4%

CMYK

24.1%, 13.2%, 0.0%, 10.6%

OKLCH

0.8178 0.0504 253.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightsteelblue

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.