#B5ADE6 Color Information

Hex color code: #B5ADE6

#B5ADE6 is a light blue color. In RGB it is (181, 173, 230), and in HSL it is (248°, 53%, 79%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#B5ADE6

RGB

181, 173, 230

HSL

248°, 53%, 79%

CMYK

21%, 25%, 0%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B5ADE6;
background-color: #B5ADE6;
border-color: #B5ADE6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B5ADE6;
border: 2px solid #B5ADE6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B5ADE6]
text-[#B5ADE6]
border-[#B5ADE6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B5ADE6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B5ADE6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B5ADE6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B5ADE6; 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 #B5ADE6; background-color: #B5ADE615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B5ADE620; border-left: 4px solid #B5ADE6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B5ADE6; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B5ADE6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

181, 173, 230

Red: 181 / Green: 173 / Blue: 230

HSL

248°, 53%, 79%

Hue: 248° / Saturation: 53% / Lightness: 79%

CMYK

21%, 25%, 0%, 10%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 10%

What color is #B5ADE6?

#B5ADE6 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DEE6AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B5ADE6 to RGB:

rgb(181, 173, 230)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B5ADE6 to HSL:

hsl(248, 53%, 79%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B5ADE6 to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 25%, 0%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#B5ADE6 is a delicate blue color with RGB values of 181, 173, 230 and HSL of 248°, 53%, 79%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B5ADE6 is #DEE6AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADC2E6.

Use #B5ADE6 in CSS: color: #B5ADE6 or background-color: #B5ADE6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B5ADE6

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.08:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5ADE6?

#B5ADE6 is a delicate blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #B5ADE6?

#B5ADE6 in RGB is (181, 173, 230) - 181 red, 173 green, and 230 blue.

How to use #B5ADE6 in CSS?

Use #B5ADE6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B5ADE6?

#DEE6AD (complementary), #ADC2E6 (analogous), and #8073D4 (lighter shade) work well with #B5ADE6.