analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADDAE1 — Powder Blue
#ADDAE1 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 188° 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.
#addae1
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Tints and shades of #ADDAE1
- f4fafb
- d2eaee
- afdbe2
- 8dcbd5
- 6bbcc8
- 49acbc
- 3a8f9c
- 2d6f79
- 205057
- 143035
- 071113
Color schemes using #ADDAE1
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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#ADDAE1 FAQ
What color is #ADDAE1?
#ADDAE1 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 46% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADDAE1?
#ADDAE1 is rgb(173, 218, 225) in RGB, hsl(188, 46%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADDAE1?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.89:1.
What colors go well with #ADDAE1?
Its direct complement is #E1B4AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1ADC0 and #E1CEAD gives you contrast without the vibration.