#ADE2EF

#ADE2EF

Color Values

HEX

#ADE2EF

RGB

173, 226, 239

HSL

191.8, 67.3%, 80.8%

HSV

191.8, 27.6%, 93.7%

CMYK

27.6%, 5.4%, 0.0%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.8804 0.0571 214.4

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #ADE2EF;
color: #ADE2EF;
border-color: #ADE2EF;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 200 #BAE6FD

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

14.9:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ADE2EF?

RGB(173, 226, 239) · HSL(191.8, 67.3%, 80.8%) · CMYK(27.6%, 5.4%, 0.0%, 6.3%)

Does #ADE2EF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.41:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #ADE2EF?

Use 000000 text on a #ADE2EF background; contrast on black is 14.9:1.