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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AADAD6 — Powder Blue
#AADAD6 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 175° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AADAD6
- f4fafa
- d4ecea
- b3deda
- 93cfca
- 72c1ba
- 51b3ab
- 41948d
- 33746e
- 24534f
- 163230
- 081211
Color schemes using #AADAD6
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AADAD6 FAQ
What color is #AADAD6?
#AADAD6 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 175 degrees, 39% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AADAD6?
#AADAD6 is rgb(170, 218, 214) in RGB, hsl(175, 39%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 0%, 2%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AADAD6?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.71:1.
What colors go well with #AADAD6?
Its direct complement is #DAAAAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAAAC6 and #DABEAA gives you contrast without the vibration.