#ADA5B7 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA5B7

The hex color #ADA5B7 is a understated purple with RGB values of (173, 165, 183) and HSL of (267°, 11%, 68%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADA5B7

RGB

173, 165, 183

HSL

267°, 11%, 68%

CMYK

5%, 10%, 0%, 28%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADA5B7;
background-color: #ADA5B7;
border-color: #ADA5B7;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA5B7;
border: 2px solid #ADA5B7;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADA5B7]
text-[#ADA5B7]
border-[#ADA5B7]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA5B7]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA5B7, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA5B7; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADA5B7; 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 #ADA5B7; background-color: #ADA5B715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADA5B720; border-left: 4px solid #ADA5B7; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADA5B7; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA5B7 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 165, 183

Red: 173 / Green: 165 / Blue: 183

HSL

267°, 11%, 68%

Hue: 267° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

5%, 10%, 0%, 28%

Cyan: 5% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 28%

What color is #ADA5B7?

#ADA5B7 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AEB6A4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA5B7 to RGB:

rgb(173, 165, 183)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA5B7 to HSL:

hsl(267, 11%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA5B7 to CMYK:

cmyk(5%, 10%, 0%, 28%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #ADA5B7 has RGB (173, 165, 183) and HSL (267°, 11%, 68%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA5B7 is #AEB6A4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A4A5B6.

Use #ADA5B7 in CSS: color: #ADA5B7 or background-color: #ADA5B7. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA5B7

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.84:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA5B7?

#ADA5B7 is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADA5B7?

#ADA5B7 in RGB is (173, 165, 183) - 173 red, 165 green, and 183 blue.

How to use #ADA5B7 in CSS?

Use #ADA5B7 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA5B7?

#AEB6A4 (complementary), #A4A5B6 (analogous), and #867A94 (lighter shade) work well with #ADA5B7.