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#ADD8E6

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(173, 216, 230)

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Color Values

Color Space	Values
RGB	R: 173, G: 216, B: 230 (68%, 85%, 90%)
CMYK	C: 25%, M: 6%, Y: 0%, K: 10%
HSL	H: 195°, S: 53%, L: 79%
HSV	H: 195°, S: 25%, V: 90%
CIE-LAB	L: 83.81, a: -10.89, b: -11.48
CIE-LCH	L: 83.81, C: 15.82, H: 226.51
Hunter-Lab	L: 79.82, a: -16.75, b: -17.97
Web Safe	#99ccff
Complementary	#e6baad

#ADD8E6 is a color with RGB values of 173 red, 216 green, and 230 blue (68%, 85%, 90% respectively). In the CMYK color space, it consists of 25% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow, and 10% black. The color has a hue angle of 195°, 53% saturation, and 79% lightness in the HSL color space.

For web design purposes, the closest web-safe color is #99ccff. The complementary color is #e6baad, which can be used to create high-contrast color combinations. This color can be effectively used in web design for text, backgrounds, borders, and other UI elements as demonstrated below.

Color Variations of #ADD8E6

Explore different variations of #ADD8E6 including shades, tints, and monochromatic colors. Each variation maintains the color's essence while offering different levels of intensity and brightness.

Shades

Darker variations created by mixing with black, perfect for creating depth and contrast

90% to 20% darkness

#111516

#222B2D

#334045

#45565C

#566C73

#67818A

#7997A1

#8AACB8

Tints

Lighter variations created by mixing with white, ideal for subtle and soft color schemes

10% to 80% lightness

#B5DBE8

#BDDFEB

#C5E3ED

#CDE7F0

#D6EBF2

#DEEFF5

#E6F3F7

#EEF7FA

Monochromatic Palette

Colors using the same hue with varying saturation and brightness, creating harmonious combinations

90% to 20% brightness scale

#D8ECF3

#B1DAE7

#8AC7DB

#63B5CF

#3CA2C3

#30829C

#246175

#18414E

Using Monochromatic Colors

Monochromatic color schemes are created using different shades, tints, and tones of #ADD8E6. This palette is perfect for creating depth and visual interest while maintaining color harmony. Ideal for minimalist designs, infographics, and professional presentations.

Colors Similar to #ADD8E6

Explore colors with RGB values close to #ADD8E6

#ACD8E6

RGB (172, 216, 230)

#AED3F0

RGB (174, 211, 240)

#B3D0E0

RGB (179, 208, 224)

#B2CAEA

RGB (178, 202, 234)

#99D7E1

RGB (153, 215, 225)

#93D7E7

RGB (147, 215, 231)

Color Schemes with #ADD8E6

Explore different color combinations and harmonies that work well with #ADD8E6.

Complementary Color

#ADD8E6 + #e6baad

Analogous Color

#ade6d7 + #ADD8E6 + #adbbe6

Split Complementary Color

#e6adbb + #ADD8E6 + #e6d7ad

Triadic Color

#e6add8 + #ADD8E6 + #d8e6ad

Tones of #ADD8E6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, the less saturated colors have more gray mixed in, while the more saturated ones are closer to the pure color.