#B4ADD2 Color Information

Hex color code: #B4ADD2

The hex color #B4ADD2 is a soft blue with RGB values of (180, 173, 210) and HSL of (251°, 29%, 75%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#B4ADD2
RGB
180, 173, 210
HSL
251°, 29%, 75%
CMYK
14%, 18%, 0%, 18%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #B4ADD2;
background-color: #B4ADD2;
border-color: #B4ADD2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B4ADD2;
border: 2px solid #B4ADD2;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#B4ADD2]
text-[#B4ADD2]
border-[#B4ADD2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B4ADD2]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B4ADD2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B4ADD2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #B4ADD2; 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 #B4ADD2; background-color: #B4ADD215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #B4ADD220; border-left: 4px solid #B4ADD2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B4ADD2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B4ADD2 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

180, 173, 210

Red: 180 / Green: 173 / Blue: 210

HSL

251°, 29%, 75%

Hue: 251° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

14%, 18%, 0%, 18%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 18%

What color is #B4ADD2?

#B4ADD2 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B4ADD2 to RGB:

rgb(180, 173, 210)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B4ADD2 to HSL:

hsl(251, 29%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B4ADD2 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 18%, 0%, 18%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#B4ADD2 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 180, 173, 210 and HSL of 251°, 29%, 75%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B4ADD2 is #CBD2AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADB8D2.

Use #B4ADD2 in CSS: color: #B4ADD2 or background-color: #B4ADD2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B4ADD2

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.85:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4ADD2?

#B4ADD2 is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #B4ADD2?

#B4ADD2 in RGB is (180, 173, 210) - 180 red, 173 green, and 210 blue.

How to use #B4ADD2 in CSS?

Use #B4ADD2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B4ADD2?

#CBD2AD (complementary), #ADB8D2 (analogous), and #867BB7 (lighter shade) work well with #B4ADD2.