#ADD9E6
Light Blue
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About #ADD9E6 Light Blue
#ADD9E6 is a light blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 173 red, 217 green, and 230 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 194°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 79%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
194°
Hue
53%
Saturation
79%
Lightness
Light Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #ADD9E6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #ADD9E6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#ADD9E6 on White
Contrast Ratio1.52:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#ADD9E6 on Black
Contrast Ratio13.84:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #ADD9E6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #ADD9E6 |
| RGB | rgb(173, 217, 230) |
| HSL | hsl(194, 53%, 79%) |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 217, 230 |
| RGB Percent | 67.8%, 85.1%, 90.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 6%, 0%, 10% |
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