#ADB7CD Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB7CD

A pastel blue shade, #ADB7CD appears as (173, 183, 205) in RGB and (221°, 24%, 74%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#ADB7CD

RGB

173, 183, 205

HSL

221°, 24%, 74%

CMYK

16%, 11%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB7CD;
background-color: #ADB7CD;
border-color: #ADB7CD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB7CD;
border: 2px solid #ADB7CD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB7CD]
text-[#ADB7CD]
border-[#ADB7CD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB7CD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB7CD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB7CD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB7CD; 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 #ADB7CD; background-color: #ADB7CD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB7CD20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB7CD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB7CD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB7CD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 183, 205

Red: 173 / Green: 183 / Blue: 205

HSL

221°, 24%, 74%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

16%, 11%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #ADB7CD?

#ADB7CD is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

CDC3AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB7CD to RGB:

rgb(173, 183, 205)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB7CD to HSL:

hsl(221, 24%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB7CD to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 11%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #ADB7CD has RGB (173, 183, 205) and HSL (221°, 24%, 74%). 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 #ADB7CD is #CDC3AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADC7CD.

Use #ADB7CD in CSS: color: #ADB7CD or background-color: #ADB7CD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB7CD

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.43:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB7CD?

#ADB7CD is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #ADB7CD?

#ADB7CD in RGB is (173, 183, 205) - 173 red, 183 green, and 205 blue.

How to use #ADB7CD in CSS?

Use #ADB7CD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB7CD?

#CDC3AD (complementary), #ADC7CD (analogous), and #7D8DB0 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB7CD.