#ADA55C Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA55C

The hex color #ADA55C is a subtle yellow with RGB values of (173, 165, 92) and HSL of (54°, 33%, 52%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NamePeru
HEX
#ADA55C
RGB
173, 165, 92
HSL
54°, 33%, 52%
CMYK
0%, 5%, 47%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #ADA55C;
background-color: #ADA55C;
border-color: #ADA55C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA55C;
border: 2px solid #ADA55C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#ADA55C]
text-[#ADA55C]
border-[#ADA55C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA55C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA55C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA55C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #ADA55C; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #ADA55C; background-color: #ADA55C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #ADA55C20; border-left: 4px solid #ADA55C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #ADA55C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA55C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 165, 92

Red: 173 / Green: 165 / Blue: 92

HSL

54°, 33%, 52%

Hue: 54° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 47%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 47% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADA55C?

#ADA55C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA55C to RGB:

rgb(173, 165, 92)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA55C to HSL:

hsl(54, 33%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA55C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 5%, 47%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADA55C is a soft yellow color with RGB values of 173, 165, 92 and HSL of 54°, 33%, 52%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA55C is #5C64AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD7D5C.

Use #ADA55C in CSS: color: #ADA55C or background-color: #ADA55C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA55C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.31:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA55C?

#ADA55C is a soft yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #ADA55C?

#ADA55C in RGB is (173, 165, 92) - 173 red, 165 green, and 92 blue.

How to use #ADA55C in CSS?

Use #ADA55C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA55C?

#5C64AD (complementary), #AD7D5C (analogous), and #7D773F (lighter shade) work well with #ADA55C.