#ADB5CB Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB5CB

#ADB5CB is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (173, 181, 203), and in HSL it is (224°, 22%, 74%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#ADB5CB

RGB

173, 181, 203

HSL

224°, 22%, 74%

CMYK

15%, 11%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB5CB;
background-color: #ADB5CB;
border-color: #ADB5CB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB5CB;
border: 2px solid #ADB5CB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB5CB]
text-[#ADB5CB]
border-[#ADB5CB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB5CB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB5CB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB5CB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB5CB; 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 #ADB5CB; background-color: #ADB5CB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB5CB20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB5CB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB5CB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB5CB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 181, 203

Red: 173 / Green: 181 / Blue: 203

HSL

224°, 22%, 74%

Hue: 224° / Saturation: 22% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

15%, 11%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #ADB5CB?

#ADB5CB is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

CBC4AE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB5CB to RGB:

rgb(173, 181, 203)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB5CB to HSL:

hsl(224, 22%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB5CB to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 11%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADB5CB is a gentle blue color with RGB values of 173, 181, 203 and HSL of 224°, 22%, 74%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB5CB is #CBC4AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AEC4CB.

Use #ADB5CB in CSS: color: #ADB5CB or background-color: #ADB5CB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB5CB

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.25:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB5CB?

#ADB5CB is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #ADB5CB?

#ADB5CB in RGB is (173, 181, 203) - 173 red, 181 green, and 203 blue.

How to use #ADB5CB in CSS?

Use #ADB5CB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB5CB?

#CBC4AE (complementary), #AEC4CB (analogous), and #7F8CAD (lighter shade) work well with #ADB5CB.