#ADBAEB Color Information

Hex color code: #ADBAEB

The hex color #ADBAEB is a delicate blue with RGB values of (173, 186, 235) and HSL of (227°, 61%, 80%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#ADBAEB

RGB

173, 186, 235

HSL

227°, 61%, 80%

CMYK

26%, 21%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADBAEB]
text-[#ADBAEB]
border-[#ADBAEB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADBAEB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADBAEB; 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 #ADBAEB; background-color: #ADBAEB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADBAEB20; border-left: 4px solid #ADBAEB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADBAEB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 186, 235

Red: 173 / Green: 186 / Blue: 235

HSL

227°, 61%, 80%

Hue: 227° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 80%

CMYK

26%, 21%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 26% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #ADBAEB?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EBDEAD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADBAEB to RGB:

rgb(173, 186, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADBAEB to HSL:

hsl(227, 61%, 80%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADBAEB to CMYK:

cmyk(26%, 21%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #ADBAEB has RGB (173, 186, 235) and HSL (227°, 61%, 80%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADBAEB is #EBDEAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADD9EB.

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

Contrast with #ADBAEB

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADBAEB?

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

What is the RGB value of #ADBAEB?

#ADBAEB in RGB is (173, 186, 235) - 173 red, 186 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #ADBAEB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #ADBAEB?

#EBDEAD (complementary), #ADD9EB (analogous), and #6F87DC (lighter shade) work well with #ADBAEB.