#AD8AD5

Color Details

HEX
#AD8AD5
RGB
rgb(173, 138, 213)
HSL
hsl(268, 47%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 35%, 0%, 16%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.37:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ad8ad5
Contrast 7.37:1 AAA
White on #ad8ad5
Contrast 2.85:1 Fail
#ad8ad5 on Black
Contrast 7.37:1 AAA
#ad8ad5 on White
Contrast 2.85:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bda1dd
#ceb9e6
#ded0ee
#8a6eaa
#685380
#453755

Complement & Analogous

#b2d58b
#d38bd5
#8b8dd5

Triadic

#d5ad8b
#8bd5ad

Monochrome

#453755 #685380 #ad8ad5 #ceb9e6 #ded0ee #efe8f7

Analogous

#8b8dd5 #aeafe2 #ad8ad5 #dca2dd #d38bd5 #a96faa

Complementary Mix

#685380 #ad8ad5 #ceb9e6 #b2d58b #cde4b4 #748a5a

Nearby Colors

#ad8ad4
#ad8ad6
#ad8ac5
#ad8ae5

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About #AD8AD5

#AD8AD5 converts to RGB(173, 138, 213) and HSL(268, 47%, 69%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#AD8AD5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AD8AD5?
RGB: 173, 138, 213. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 138, 213)
Is #AD8AD5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AD8AD5?
Complement: #b2d58b.
Does #AD8AD5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.85:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.37:1 (AAA (normal text)).