#ADD7DB
- Brightness
- 203.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 185°, 39%, 77%
- HSV V %
- 86%
- Lab
- 83.2, -12.8, -6.5
- CMYK (%)
- 21%, 2%, 0%, 14%
- PNG size
- 5.4 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, soft cool hue
Black text
13.52:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.55:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (13.52:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #ADD7DB
Common Name: Soft Blue
RGB: (173, 215, 219)
HSL: (192°, 35%, 74%)
Contrast Ratios:
Contrast with White: 1.9:1 (AA Pass/Fail)
Contrast with Black: 7.8:1 (AA Pass/Fail)
Mood Blurb: Soft Blue is a calming, fresh, and tranquil color that invokes a sense of serenity and peace. It's often used in designs that aim to soothe or relax the viewer, making it popular in both corporate and personal spaces. This color has a subtle and sophisticated presence that makes it an excellent choice for a variety of design contexts.
Notable Color Matches:
- BS 4800-5252 - Blue (#ADD4DA) - British Standard
- Benjamin Moore - Spring Rain (#ADD4D8) - Benjamin Moore
- Jotun - Ice Turquoise (#B9E1E5) - Jotun Paints
- Pantone FHI - Clearwater (#AAD5DB) - Pantone Fashion Home Interiors
Why Designers Use It:
- This color is favored for its calming and versatile nature, making it ideal for creating balanced and peaceful environments in both interior design and digital interfaces.
- It’s a popular choice for health, wellness, and corporate branding, offering a sense of trust and reliability.
- Soft Blue is frequently used in healthcare environments, where a tranquil atmosphere is essential, as well as in tech industries for its clean, modern appearance.
- Regionally, it is often associated with cool waters and clear skies, giving it a refreshing, natural feel. It is a staple in designs connected to air, water, and the environment.
- Manufactured from synthetic pigments or used in coatings and paints, it provides long-lasting vibrancy, making it a preferred choice in commercial applications, especially in paint products.