analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADDBE1 — Powder Blue
#ADDBE1 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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.
#addbe1
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ADDBE1
- f4fafb
- d2ebee
- afdce2
- 8dccd5
- 6bbdc8
- 49aebc
- 3a909c
- 2d7079
- 205157
- 143135
- 071113
Color schemes using #ADDBE1
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.
Nearby colors
#ADDBE1 FAQ
What color is #ADDBE1?
#ADDBE1 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 46% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADDBE1?
#ADDBE1 is rgb(173, 219, 225) in RGB, hsl(187, 46%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADDBE1?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14:1.
What colors go well with #ADDBE1?
Its direct complement is #E1B3AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1ADC1 and #E1CDAD gives you contrast without the vibration.