#AD88BC Color Information

Hex color code: #AD88BC

The hex color #AD88BC is a soft purple with RGB values of (173, 136, 188) and HSL of (283°, 28%, 64%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#AD88BC

RGB

173, 136, 188

HSL

283°, 28%, 64%

CMYK

8%, 28%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD88BC;
background-color: #AD88BC;
border-color: #AD88BC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD88BC;
border: 2px solid #AD88BC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD88BC]
text-[#AD88BC]
border-[#AD88BC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD88BC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD88BC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD88BC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD88BC; 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 #AD88BC; background-color: #AD88BC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD88BC20; border-left: 4px solid #AD88BC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD88BC; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD88BC in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 136, 188

Red: 173 / Green: 136 / Blue: 188

HSL

283°, 28%, 64%

Hue: 283° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

8%, 28%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #AD88BC?

#AD88BC is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

98BD89

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD88BC to RGB:

rgb(173, 136, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD88BC to HSL:

hsl(283, 28%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD88BC to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 28%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel purple tone, #AD88BC has RGB (173, 136, 188) and HSL (283°, 28%, 64%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD88BC is #98BD89, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9589BD.

Use #AD88BC in CSS: color: #AD88BC or background-color: #AD88BC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD88BC

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.02:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD88BC?

#AD88BC is a pastel purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AD88BC?

#AD88BC in RGB is (173, 136, 188) - 173 red, 136 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #AD88BC in CSS?

Use #AD88BC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD88BC?

#98BD89 (complementary), #9589BD (analogous), and #8C5AA0 (lighter shade) work well with #AD88BC.