#AD7DD8

#AD7DD8

Overview

#AD7DD8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 125, 216, in HSL 271.6°, 53.8%, 66.9%, and in CMYK 19.9%, 42.1%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD7DD8

RGB

173, 125, 216

HSL

271.6, 53.8%, 66.9%

HSV

271.6, 42.1%, 84.7%

CMYK

19.9%, 42.1%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.6727 0.139 307.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Light purples and lavenders evoke romance, nostalgia, and gentle luxury. They are calming and slightly whimsical, often associated with springtime flowers and delicate fragrance. Lavender tones stimulate creativity and imagination while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Design Usage

Soft purple is popular in beauty brands, creative platforms, and children's educational apps. It creates distinctive card backgrounds and feature highlights that feel premium without being heavy. Pair it with sage green or warm gold for a sophisticated, trend-forward color combination.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AD7DD8;
color: #AD7DD8;
border-color: #AD7DD8;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 400 #A78BFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD7DD8?

RGB(173, 125, 216) · HSL(271.6, 53.8%, 66.9%) · CMYK(19.9%, 42.1%, 0.0%, 15.3%)

Does #AD7DD8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.13:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD7DD8?

Use 000000 text on a #AD7DD8 background; contrast on black is 6.7:1.