analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADEBE6 — Powder Blue
#ADEBE6 is a light 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.
#adebe6
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Tints and shades of #ADEBE6
- f3fcfb
- cdf3f0
- a7eae4
- 81e1d9
- 5cd7cd
- 36cec2
- 2aaca1
- 20867d
- 17605a
- 0e3a37
- 051513
Color schemes using #ADEBE6
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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#ADEBE6 FAQ
What color is #ADEBE6?
#ADEBE6 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 175 degrees, 61% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ADEBE6?
#ADEBE6 is rgb(173, 235, 230) in RGB, hsl(175, 61%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 2%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADEBE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.8:1.
What colors go well with #ADEBE6?
Its direct complement is #EBADB2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBADD1 and #EBC7AD gives you contrast without the vibration.