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Powder Blue

Hex Code #ADEAE1

Color Analysis Summary

Color #ADEAE1, historically referred to as Powder Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 68% red, 92% green, and 88% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 173, Green: 234, and Blue: 225. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #ADEAE1. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 171°, a saturation of 59%, and a lightness index of 80%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 92%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #ADEAE1 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)173, 234, 225
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)171°, 59%, 80%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)171°, 26%, 92%
CSS Valuergb(173, 234, 225)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.34:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background15.63:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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