Color #ADE1DC Color / Colour Code #ADE1DC
This page shows the hex color code for color #ade1dc (#ADE1DC). The colour is a cyan tone with 46% saturation and 78% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ADE1DC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADE1DC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 144, 174, and 204 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 174, 294, and 54 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ADE1DC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 174 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 174 to 219 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 174 with its complement at 354 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #ADE1DC
Lightness variations at hue 174 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADE1DC
Design Use Cases for #ADE1DC
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #ADE1DC strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#ADE1DC at 78% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#ADE1DC is in the cyan spectrum (hue 174). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ADE1DC (hue 174) to its complement at hue 354. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 204. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ade1dc, #e1adb2);
CSS Code for #ADE1DC
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About Color #ADE1DC (#ADE1DC)
#ADE1DC is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 225 green, and 220 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 174 degrees with 46% saturation and 78% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADE1DC is 209/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADE1DC against white is 1.44:1 and against black is 14.58:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.58:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E1ADB2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADE1DC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ADE1C2 and #ADCCE1, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #ADE1DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADE1DC?
- #ADE1DC is Color #ADE1DC, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(173, 225, 220), HSL(174, 46%, 78%), and CMYK(23%, 0%, 2%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 209/255.
- Is #ADE1DC accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADE1DC has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.58:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADE1DC?
- The complementary colour is #E1ADB2 (hue 354). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ADE1C2 and #ADCCE1. The triadic palette adds #DCADE1 and #E1DCAD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADE1DC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ade1dc; or rgb(173, 225, 220); or hsl(174, 46%, 78%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 174 46% 78%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.