#ADC6D1 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADC6D1

#ADC6D1 is a pastel blue color. In RGB it is (173, 198, 209), and in HSL it is (198°, 28%, 75%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#ADC6D1
RGB
173, 198, 209
HSL
198°, 28%, 75%
CMYK
17%, 5%, 0%, 18%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #ADC6D1;
background-color: #ADC6D1;
border-color: #ADC6D1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADC6D1;
border: 2px solid #ADC6D1;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#ADC6D1]
text-[#ADC6D1]
border-[#ADC6D1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADC6D1]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADC6D1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADC6D1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #ADC6D1; 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 #ADC6D1; background-color: #ADC6D115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #ADC6D120; border-left: 4px solid #ADC6D1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADC6D1; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADC6D1 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 198, 209

Red: 173 / Green: 198 / Blue: 209

HSL

198°, 28%, 75%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

17%, 5%, 0%, 18%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 18%

What color is #ADC6D1?

#ADC6D1 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADC6D1 to RGB:

rgb(173, 198, 209)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADC6D1 to HSL:

hsl(198, 28%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADC6D1 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 5%, 0%, 18%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #ADC6D1 has RGB (173, 198, 209) and HSL (198°, 28%, 75%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADC6D1 is #D1B8AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADD1CA.

Use #ADC6D1 in CSS: color: #ADC6D1 or background-color: #ADC6D1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADC6D1

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.78:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADC6D1?

#ADC6D1 is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #ADC6D1?

#ADC6D1 in RGB is (173, 198, 209) - 173 red, 198 green, and 209 blue.

How to use #ADC6D1 in CSS?

Use #ADC6D1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADC6D1?

#D1B8AD (complementary), #ADD1CA (analogous), and #7CA4B6 (lighter shade) work well with #ADC6D1.