#ADB9E6 Hex Code
Color Name: Maximum Blue Purple
What is hex #ADB9E6 Color?
The color name of hex code #ADB9E6 is Maximum Blue Purple. The RGB values are (173, 185, 230) which means it is composed of
29% red, 31% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:20 Y:0 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ADB9E6 has a hue of 227°, 25% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #ADB9E6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Maximum Blue Purple |
| RGB Values | (173, 185, 230) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 20%, 0%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 25%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #524619 [Liver (Dogs)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 270 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E6DAAD [Cookies And Cream] |
| #ADB9E6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #C4C4C4 |
| Desaturated | #CACACA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #ADB9E6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #ADB9E6 is #E6DAAD which is called Cookies And Cream. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ADB9E6 color is offered by #E6DAAD. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #ADB9E6 are #BEADE6 and #ADD6E6, called Maximum Blue Purple and Light Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ADB9E6 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #ADB9E6 are #E6BEAD (Desert Sand) and #D6E6AD (Tea Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#ADB9E6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E6ADB9 (Pale Chestnut) and #B9E6AD (Light Moss Green) along with #ADB9E6, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #ADB9E6 has #E6ADB9 (Pale Chestnut), #E6DAAD (Cookies And Cream) and #ADE6DA (Powder Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #ADB9E6 contains #E6ADD6 (Light Orchid), #E6DAAD (Cookies And Cream) and #ADE6BE (Sea Foam Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #ADB9E6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #ADB9E6 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of ADB9E6 Color
Tints
BDC7EB- C6CEEE
- CED5F0
- D6DCF3
- DEE3F5
- E6EAF8
- EFF1FA
- F7F8FD
Tones
- A4AED2
- A0A8C7
- 9BA2BD
- 979DB3
- 9297A9
- 8E919F
- 898B94
- 85868A
Shades
- 8A94B8
- 7982A1
- 686F8A
- 575D73
- 454A5C
- 343845
- 23252E
- 111317
#ADB9E6 Color Patterns
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#ADB9E6 Gingham Checks
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#ADB9E6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#ADB9E6 Leaves Pattern
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#ADB9E6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#ADB9E6 Trellis Pattern
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#ADB9E6 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
