#ADB8DA

Color Details

HEX
#ADB8DA
RGB
rgb(173, 184, 218)
HSL
hsl(225, 38%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 16%, 0%, 15%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.65:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #adb8da
Contrast 10.65:1 AAA
White on #adb8da
Contrast 1.97:1 Fail
#adb8da on Black
Contrast 10.65:1 AAA
#adb8da on White
Contrast 1.97:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bdc6e1
#ced4e9
#dee3f0
#8a93ae
#686e83
#454a57

Complement & Analogous

#dbcfae
#b9aedb
#aecfdb

Triadic

#dbaeb9
#b9dbae

Monochrome

#454a57 #686e83 #adb8da #ced4e9 #dee3f0 #eff1f8

Analogous

#aecfdb #c6dde6 #adb8da #c7bee2 #b9aedb #948baf

Complementary Mix

#686e83 #adb8da #ced4e9 #dbcfae #e8e0ca #8e8771

Nearby Colors

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#adb8db
#adb8ca
#adb8ea

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About #ADB8DA

#ADB8DA converts to RGB(173, 184, 218) and HSL(225, 38%, 77%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#ADB8DA FAQs

What is the RGB value of #ADB8DA?
RGB: 173, 184, 218. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 184, 218)
Is #ADB8DA a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #ADB8DA?
Complement: #dbcfae.
Does #ADB8DA have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.97:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.65:1 (AAA (normal text)).