#AD9CF5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD9CF5?

RGB(173, 156, 245), HSL(251.5, 81.7%, 78.6%), CMYK(29.4%, 36.3%, 0.0%, 3.9%).

Q: Does #AD9CF5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.37:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AD9CF5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 156, 245, in HSL 251.5°, 81.7%, 78.6%, and in CMYK 29.4%, 36.3%, 0.0%, 3.9%. The nearest named color is cornflowerblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD9CF5

RGB

173, 156, 245

HSL

251.5, 81.7%, 78.6%

HSV

251.5, 36.3%, 96.1%

CMYK

29.4%, 36.3%, 0.0%, 3.9%

OKLCH

0.7421 0.1271 291.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: cornflowerblue

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.