#B6ADE2 Color Information

Hex color code: #B6ADE2

#B6ADE2 is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (182, 173, 226), and in HSL it is (250°, 48%, 78%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#B6ADE2
RGB
182, 173, 226
HSL
250°, 48%, 78%
CMYK
19%, 23%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #B6ADE2;
background-color: #B6ADE2;
border-color: #B6ADE2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B6ADE2;
border: 2px solid #B6ADE2;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#B6ADE2]
text-[#B6ADE2]
border-[#B6ADE2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B6ADE2]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B6ADE2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B6ADE2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #B6ADE2; 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 #B6ADE2; background-color: #B6ADE215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #B6ADE220; border-left: 4px solid #B6ADE2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B6ADE2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B6ADE2 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

182, 173, 226

Red: 182 / Green: 173 / Blue: 226

HSL

250°, 48%, 78%

Hue: 250° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 78%

CMYK

19%, 23%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #B6ADE2?

#B6ADE2 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B6ADE2 to RGB:

rgb(182, 173, 226)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B6ADE2 to HSL:

hsl(250, 48%, 78%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B6ADE2 to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 23%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#B6ADE2 is a ethereal blue color with RGB values of 182, 173, 226 and HSL of 250°, 48%, 78%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B6ADE2 is #D9E2AC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ACBEE2.

Use #B6ADE2 in CSS: color: #B6ADE2 or background-color: #B6ADE2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B6ADE2

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.06:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6ADE2?

#B6ADE2 is a ethereal blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #B6ADE2?

#B6ADE2 in RGB is (182, 173, 226) - 182 red, 173 green, and 226 blue.

How to use #B6ADE2 in CSS?

Use #B6ADE2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B6ADE2?

#D9E2AC (complementary), #ACBEE2 (analogous), and #8273CE (lighter shade) work well with #B6ADE2.