#ADD8E6
A light, moderate cyan closely aligning with Lightblue.
About #ADD8E6
The hex code #ADD8E6 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 173 red, 216 green, and 230 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 25% C, 6% M, 0% Y, and 10% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#ADD8E6
RGB173, 216, 230
HSL194.7°, 53.3%, 79.0%
CMYK25%, 6%, 0%, 10%
HSV194.7°, 24.8%, 90.2%
LAB83.8, -10.9, -11.5
XYZ56.1, 63.7, 84.2
Decimal11393254
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.74:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.46:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.68:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #ADD8E6;
}
.text-color {
color: #ADD8E6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #ADD8E6;
}