#ADA85C Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA85C

The hex color #ADA85C is a soft yellow with RGB values of (173, 168, 92) and HSL of (56°, 33%, 52%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#ADA85C

RGB

173, 168, 92

HSL

56°, 33%, 52%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 47%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADA85C;
background-color: #ADA85C;
border-color: #ADA85C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA85C;
border: 2px solid #ADA85C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADA85C]
text-[#ADA85C]
border-[#ADA85C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA85C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA85C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA85C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADA85C; 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 #ADA85C; background-color: #ADA85C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADA85C20; border-left: 4px solid #ADA85C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADA85C; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA85C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 168, 92

Red: 173 / Green: 168 / Blue: 92

HSL

56°, 33%, 52%

Hue: 56° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 47%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 47% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADA85C?

#ADA85C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5C62AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA85C to RGB:

rgb(173, 168, 92)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA85C to HSL:

hsl(56, 33%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA85C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 3%, 47%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel yellow tone, #ADA85C has RGB (173, 168, 92) and HSL (56°, 33%, 52%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA85C is #5C62AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD7F5C.

Use #ADA85C in CSS: color: #ADA85C or background-color: #ADA85C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA85C

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.53:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA85C?

#ADA85C is a pastel yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #ADA85C?

#ADA85C in RGB is (173, 168, 92) - 173 red, 168 green, and 92 blue.

How to use #ADA85C in CSS?

Use #ADA85C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA85C?

#5C62AD (complementary), #AD7F5C (analogous), and #7D793F (lighter shade) work well with #ADA85C.