#ADB5D6 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB5D6

The hex color #ADB5D6 is a light blue with RGB values of (173, 181, 214) and HSL of (228°, 33%, 76%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#ADB5D6

RGB

173, 181, 214

HSL

228°, 33%, 76%

CMYK

19%, 15%, 0%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB5D6;
background-color: #ADB5D6;
border-color: #ADB5D6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB5D6;
border: 2px solid #ADB5D6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB5D6]
text-[#ADB5D6]
border-[#ADB5D6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB5D6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB5D6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB5D6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB5D6; 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 #ADB5D6; background-color: #ADB5D615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB5D620; border-left: 4px solid #ADB5D6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB5D6; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB5D6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 181, 214

Red: 173 / Green: 181 / Blue: 214

HSL

228°, 33%, 76%

Hue: 228° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 76%

CMYK

19%, 15%, 0%, 16%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 16%

What color is #ADB5D6?

#ADB5D6 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D6CEAE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB5D6 to RGB:

rgb(173, 181, 214)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB5D6 to HSL:

hsl(228, 33%, 76%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB5D6 to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 15%, 0%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADB5D6 is a airy blue color with RGB values of 173, 181, 214 and HSL of 228°, 33%, 76%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB5D6 is #D6CEAE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AECAD6.

Use #ADB5D6 in CSS: color: #ADB5D6 or background-color: #ADB5D6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB5D6

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB5D6?

#ADB5D6 is a airy blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #ADB5D6?

#ADB5D6 in RGB is (173, 181, 214) - 173 red, 181 green, and 214 blue.

How to use #ADB5D6 in CSS?

Use #ADB5D6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB5D6?

#D6CEAE (complementary), #AECAD6 (analogous), and #7B88BC (lighter shade) work well with #ADB5D6.