#AD99DB Color Information

Hex color code: #AD99DB

A pastel purple shade, #AD99DB appears as (173, 153, 219) in RGB and (258°, 48%, 73%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#AD99DB

RGB

173, 153, 219

HSL

258°, 48%, 73%

CMYK

21%, 30%, 0%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD99DB;
background-color: #AD99DB;
border-color: #AD99DB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD99DB;
border: 2px solid #AD99DB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD99DB]
text-[#AD99DB]
border-[#AD99DB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD99DB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD99DB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD99DB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD99DB; 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 #AD99DB; background-color: #AD99DB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD99DB20; border-left: 4px solid #AD99DB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD99DB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD99DB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 153, 219

Red: 173 / Green: 153 / Blue: 219

HSL

258°, 48%, 73%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

21%, 30%, 0%, 14%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 14%

What color is #AD99DB?

#AD99DB is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C7DB99

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD99DB to RGB:

rgb(173, 153, 219)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD99DB to HSL:

hsl(258, 48%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD99DB to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 30%, 0%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel purple tone, #AD99DB has RGB (173, 153, 219) and HSL (258°, 48%, 73%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD99DB is #C7DB99, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #99A6DB.

Use #AD99DB in CSS: color: #AD99DB or background-color: #AD99DB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD99DB

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD99DB?

#AD99DB is a pastel purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #AD99DB?

#AD99DB in RGB is (173, 153, 219) - 173 red, 153 green, and 219 blue.

How to use #AD99DB in CSS?

Use #AD99DB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD99DB?

#C7DB99 (complementary), #99A6DB (analogous), and #7F60C7 (lighter shade) work well with #AD99DB.