#ADC8EB
HEX Color Code
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RGB Values

R: 173
G: 200
B: 235

Web Safe Color

#99CCFF

HSL Values

H: 214°
S: 61%
L: 80%

CMYK Values

C: 26%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

Dominant Component: BLUE. This color has a strong blue component, making it appear more blue-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#9CD9F4
RGB(156, 217, 244)
#A9DAF4
RGB(169, 218, 244)
#B7BDE1
RGB(183, 189, 225)
#ADBAD9
RGB(173, 186, 217)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #ADC8EB; }
Text with #ADC8EB color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #ADC8EB; }
Element with #ADC8EB background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #ADC8EB; }
Element with #ADC8EB border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #ADC8EB; }
Element with #ADC8EB shadow

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The color #ADC8EB (RGB 173, 200, 235) contains high red, high green, and high blue values, making it primarily a blue color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Trust & Stability

With blue as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of calmness, trust, and stability. Blue colors are often associated with professionalism, serenity, and depth.

The lighter tone adds a sense of accessibility and openness to the color's impact.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Blue-dominant colors are frequently used in corporate websites, social media platforms, and applications where trust and reliability are important.

Print & Physical Media

This color has a balanced saturation that would reproduce well in most print applications while still maintaining visual interest.