#ADA5EE Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA5EE

#ADA5EE is a light blue color. In RGB it is (173, 165, 238), and in HSL it is (247°, 68%, 79%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#ADA5EE

RGB

173, 165, 238

HSL

247°, 68%, 79%

CMYK

27%, 31%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADA5EE;
background-color: #ADA5EE;
border-color: #ADA5EE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA5EE;
border: 2px solid #ADA5EE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADA5EE]
text-[#ADA5EE]
border-[#ADA5EE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA5EE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA5EE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA5EE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADA5EE; 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 #ADA5EE; background-color: #ADA5EE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADA5EE20; border-left: 4px solid #ADA5EE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADA5EE; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA5EE in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 165, 238

Red: 173 / Green: 165 / Blue: 238

HSL

247°, 68%, 79%

Hue: 247° / Saturation: 68% / Lightness: 79%

CMYK

27%, 31%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 27% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #ADA5EE?

#ADA5EE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E5EEA5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA5EE to RGB:

rgb(173, 165, 238)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA5EE to HSL:

hsl(247, 68%, 79%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA5EE to CMYK:

cmyk(27%, 31%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADA5EE is a light blue color with RGB values of 173, 165, 238 and HSL of 247°, 68%, 79%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA5EE is #E5EEA5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A5C1EE.

Use #ADA5EE in CSS: color: #ADA5EE or background-color: #ADA5EE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA5EE

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.39:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA5EE?

#ADA5EE is a light blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #ADA5EE?

#ADA5EE in RGB is (173, 165, 238) - 173 red, 165 green, and 238 blue.

How to use #ADA5EE in CSS?

Use #ADA5EE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA5EE?

#E5EEA5 (complementary), #A5C1EE (analogous), and #7365E2 (lighter shade) work well with #ADA5EE.