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#ADBEE0 color code is #ADBEE0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #adbee0.

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#ADBEE0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #ADBEE0 is 0.5109. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.87:1 against white and 11.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#ADBEE0 on white1.87:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#ADBEE0 on black11.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #ADBEE01.87:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #ADBEE011.22:1AAA

#ADBEE0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #ADBEE0?+
The hex code for #ADBEE0 is #ADBEE0. In RGB it's rgb(173, 190, 224), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 45%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #ADBEE0?+
#ADBEE0 in RGB is (173, 190, 224). Written in CSS: rgb(173, 190, 224).
What is the CMYK value of #ADBEE0?+
#ADBEE0 converts to CMYK(23%, 15%, 0%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #ADBEE0.
Is #adbee0 a warm or cool color?+
#ADBEE0 (#ADBEE0) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #adbee0 belong to?+
#ADBEE0 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 45%, 78% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #adbee0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#ADBEE0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.87:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #adbee0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #ADBEE0 (#ADBEE0) is 3309 C Light Cornflower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #ADBEE0 in design

Practical guidance for using #adbee0 (#ADBEE0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#ADBEE0 (#ADBEE0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #ADBEE0 (#ADBEE0) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#ADBEE0 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#ADBEE0 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.