#ADB5D2 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB5D2

The hex color #ADB5D2 is a delicate blue with RGB values of (173, 181, 210) and HSL of (227°, 29%, 75%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#ADB5D2

RGB

173, 181, 210

HSL

227°, 29%, 75%

CMYK

18%, 14%, 0%, 18%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB5D2;
background-color: #ADB5D2;
border-color: #ADB5D2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB5D2;
border: 2px solid #ADB5D2;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB5D2]
text-[#ADB5D2]
border-[#ADB5D2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB5D2]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB5D2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB5D2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB5D2; 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 #ADB5D2; background-color: #ADB5D215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB5D220; border-left: 4px solid #ADB5D2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB5D2; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB5D2 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 181, 210

Red: 173 / Green: 181 / Blue: 210

HSL

227°, 29%, 75%

Hue: 227° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

18%, 14%, 0%, 18%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 18%

What color is #ADB5D2?

#ADB5D2 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D2CAAD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB5D2 to RGB:

rgb(173, 181, 210)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB5D2 to HSL:

hsl(227, 29%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB5D2 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 14%, 0%, 18%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #ADB5D2 has RGB (173, 181, 210) and HSL (227°, 29%, 75%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB5D2 is #D2CAAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADC7D2.

Use #ADB5D2 in CSS: color: #ADB5D2 or background-color: #ADB5D2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB5D2

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.32:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB5D2?

#ADB5D2 is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #ADB5D2?

#ADB5D2 in RGB is (173, 181, 210) - 173 red, 181 green, and 210 blue.

How to use #ADB5D2 in CSS?

Use #ADB5D2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB5D2?

#D2CAAD (complementary), #ADC7D2 (analogous), and #7B88B7 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB5D2.