Information about #AD9DC7 color

#AD9DC7 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AD9DC7 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 157, 199) (67.8% red, 61.6% green, 78% blue), or CMYK 10 / 16 / 0 / 22 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AD9DC7 presents itself as a moderately toned blue-purple violet — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Biloba Flower (#AE99D2). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Wistful (#A29ECD) and Blue Bell (#A2A2D0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(173, 157, 199)), which gives #AD9DC7 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #AD9DC7: 8.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. #AD9DC7 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AD9DC7 color variations

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#AD9DC7 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AD9DC7

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

Blue Bell color link
Blue Bell

#A2A2D0

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Pale Purple color link
Pale Purple

#B790D4

Echo Blue color link
Echo Blue

#A4AFCD

Unicorn color link
Unicorn

#9F90D0

#AD9DC7 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD9DC7
  • RGB173, 157, 199
  • CMYK10, 16, 0, 22
  • CSSrgb(173, 157, 199)
  • HSL263°, 27%, 70%
  • HSL Precise262.857°, 27.273%, 69.804%
  • HSV263°, 21%, 78%
  • HSB263°, 21%, 78%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.780
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.616, 0.780)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.616, 0.780, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.616, 0.780)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB78%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDAD9DC7
  • DECIMAL ID11378119
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01