#AD8EBC

Color Details

HEX
#AD8EBC
RGB
rgb(173, 142, 188)
HSL
hsl(280, 26%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 24%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.37:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ad8ebc
Contrast 7.37:1 AAA
White on #ad8ebc
Contrast 2.85:1 Fail
#ad8ebc on Black
Contrast 7.37:1 AAA
#ad8ebc on White
Contrast 2.85:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bda5c9
#cebbd7
#ded2e4
#8a7296
#685571
#45394b

Complement & Analogous

#9ebd8f
#bd8fb5
#968fbd

Triadic

#bdad8f
#8fbdad

Monochrome

#45394b #685571 #ad8ebc #cebbd7 #ded2e4 #efe8f2

Analogous

#968fbd #b6b1d1 #ad8ebc #caa5c4 #bd8fb5 #977291

Complementary Mix

#685571 #ad8ebc #cebbd7 #9ebd8f #c0d4b6 #677b5d

Nearby Colors

#ad8ebb
#ad8ebd
#ad8eac
#ad8ecc

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About #AD8EBC

#AD8EBC converts to RGB(173, 142, 188) and HSL(280, 26%, 65%). 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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#AD8EBC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AD8EBC?
RGB: 173, 142, 188. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 142, 188)
Is #AD8EBC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AD8EBC?
Complement: #9ebd8f.
Does #AD8EBC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.85:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.37:1 (AAA (normal text)).