#ADF8EA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ADF8EA?

RGB(173, 248, 234), HSL(168.8, 84.3%, 82.5%), CMYK(30.2%, 0.0%, 5.6%, 2.7%).

Q: Does #ADF8EA meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ADF8EA is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 248, 234, in HSL 168.8°, 84.3%, 82.5%, and in CMYK 30.2%, 0.0%, 5.6%, 2.7%. The nearest named color is paleturquoise 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#ADF8EA

RGB

173, 248, 234

HSL

168.8, 84.3%, 82.5%

HSV

168.8, 30.2%, 97.3%

CMYK

30.2%, 0.0%, 5.6%, 2.7%

OKLCH

0.9262 0.0764 181.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: paleturquoise 1

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.