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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADD5FA — Powder Blue
#ADD5FA is a light saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #ADD5FA
- f1f8fe
- c4e1fc
- 98caf9
- 6cb3f6
- 3f9df4
- 1386f1
- 0c6ec9
- 09569d
- 073d71
- 042544
- 010d18
Color schemes using #ADD5FA
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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#ADD5FA FAQ
What color is #ADD5FA?
#ADD5FA is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 89% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ADD5FA?
#ADD5FA is rgb(173, 213, 250) in RGB, hsl(209, 89%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 15%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADD5FA?
White text on this background reaches 1.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.67:1.
What colors go well with #ADD5FA?
Its direct complement is #FAD2AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FAADAE and #FAF9AD gives you contrast without the vibration.