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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADE9E0 — Powder Blue
#ADE9E0 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 171° 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 #ADE9E0
- f3fcfa
- cef2ed
- a9e8df
- 84ded1
- 5fd4c3
- 3acbb5
- 2da896
- 238375
- 195e54
- 0f3933
- 051412
Color schemes using #ADE9E0
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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#ADE9E0 FAQ
What color is #ADE9E0?
#ADE9E0 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 58% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADE9E0?
#ADE9E0 is rgb(173, 233, 224) in RGB, hsl(171, 58%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 4%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADE9E0?
White text on this background reaches 1.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.51:1.
What colors go well with #ADE9E0?
Its direct complement is #EAAEB7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAAED5 and #EAC3AE gives you contrast without the vibration.