#AD57BC Color Information

Hex color code: #AD57BC

#AD57BC is a subtle magenta color. In RGB it is (173, 87, 188), and in HSL it is (291°, 43%, 54%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid

HEX

#AD57BC

RGB

173, 87, 188

HSL

291°, 43%, 54%

CMYK

8%, 54%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD57BC;
background-color: #AD57BC;
border-color: #AD57BC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD57BC;
border: 2px solid #AD57BC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD57BC]
text-[#AD57BC]
border-[#AD57BC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD57BC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD57BC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD57BC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD57BC; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AD57BC; background-color: #AD57BC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD57BC20; border-left: 4px solid #AD57BC; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AD57BC; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD57BC in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 87, 188

Red: 173 / Green: 87 / Blue: 188

HSL

291°, 43%, 54%

Hue: 291° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 54%

CMYK

8%, 54%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 54% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #AD57BC?

#AD57BC is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

66BC57

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD57BC to RGB:

rgb(173, 87, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD57BC to HSL:

hsl(291, 43%, 54%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD57BC to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 54%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle magenta tone, #AD57BC has RGB (173, 87, 188) and HSL (291°, 43%, 54%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD57BC is #66BC57, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7B57BC.

Use #AD57BC in CSS: color: #AD57BC or background-color: #AD57BC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD57BC

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.87:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD57BC?

#AD57BC is a gentle magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AD57BC?

#AD57BC in RGB is (173, 87, 188) - 173 red, 87 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #AD57BC in CSS?

Use #AD57BC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD57BC?

#66BC57 (complementary), #7B57BC (analogous), and #81398E (lighter shade) work well with #AD57BC.