#ADBAE6 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADBAE6

A ethereal blue shade, #ADBAE6 appears as (173, 186, 230) in RGB and (226°, 53%, 79%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#ADBAE6

RGB

173, 186, 230

HSL

226°, 53%, 79%

CMYK

25%, 19%, 0%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADBAE6;
background-color: #ADBAE6;
border-color: #ADBAE6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADBAE6;
border: 2px solid #ADBAE6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADBAE6]
text-[#ADBAE6]
border-[#ADBAE6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADBAE6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADBAE6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADBAE6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADBAE6; 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 #ADBAE6; background-color: #ADBAE615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADBAE620; border-left: 4px solid #ADBAE6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADBAE6; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADBAE6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 186, 230

Red: 173 / Green: 186 / Blue: 230

HSL

226°, 53%, 79%

Hue: 226° / Saturation: 53% / Lightness: 79%

CMYK

25%, 19%, 0%, 10%

Cyan: 25% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 10%

What color is #ADBAE6?

#ADBAE6 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E6D9AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADBAE6 to RGB:

rgb(173, 186, 230)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADBAE6 to HSL:

hsl(226, 53%, 79%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADBAE6 to CMYK:

cmyk(25%, 19%, 0%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #ADBAE6 has RGB (173, 186, 230) and HSL (226°, 53%, 79%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADBAE6 is #E6D9AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADD7E6.

Use #ADBAE6 in CSS: color: #ADBAE6 or background-color: #ADBAE6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADBAE6

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.94:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADBAE6?

#ADBAE6 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #ADBAE6?

#ADBAE6 in RGB is (173, 186, 230) - 173 red, 186 green, and 230 blue.

How to use #ADBAE6 in CSS?

Use #ADBAE6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADBAE6?

#E6D9AD (complementary), #ADD7E6 (analogous), and #7389D4 (lighter shade) work well with #ADBAE6.