Andromeda Blue color: hex code #ABCDEE
Andromeda Blue has the hex code #ABCDEE. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 80.4% green and 93.3% blue (171, 205, 238).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 66% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.7:1).
Andromeda Blue (#ABCDEE) color codes
| HEX | #ABCDEE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 205, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 80.4%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 66%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 28%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 14%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.01, -3.9, -19.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.01, 20.34, 258.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.054, 58.492, 89.314) | |
| Decimal | 11259374 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Andromeda Blue, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #ABCDEE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABCDEE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #ABCDEE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0cdf0Protanopia
no red cones#b8c6edDeuteranopia
no green cones#97d5d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abcdee; }
.text { color: #abcdee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abcdee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 205 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abcdee, #abacee); }Similar colors
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See #ABCDEE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ABCDEE?
- #ABCDEE is a light, moderate azure known as Andromeda Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Andromeda Blue?
- The RGB value is 171, 205, 238: 171 red, 205 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Andromeda Blue?
- The complementary color is #EECCAB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABCDEE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.7:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.