#ADA99A Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA99A

The hex color #ADA99A is a understated yellow with RGB values of (173, 169, 154) and HSL of (47°, 10%, 64%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#ADA99A

RGB

173, 169, 154

HSL

47°, 10%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 2%, 11%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADA99A;
background-color: #ADA99A;
border-color: #ADA99A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA99A;
border: 2px solid #ADA99A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADA99A]
text-[#ADA99A]
border-[#ADA99A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA99A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA99A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA99A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADA99A; 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 #ADA99A; background-color: #ADA99A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADA99A20; border-left: 4px solid #ADA99A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADA99A; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA99A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 169, 154

Red: 173 / Green: 169 / Blue: 154

HSL

47°, 10%, 64%

Hue: 47° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 2%, 11%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADA99A?

#ADA99A is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9A9EAC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA99A to RGB:

rgb(173, 169, 154)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA99A to HSL:

hsl(47, 10%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA99A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral yellow tone, #ADA99A has RGB (173, 169, 154) and HSL (47°, 10%, 64%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA99A is #9A9EAC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AC9F9A.

Use #ADA99A in CSS: color: #ADA99A or background-color: #ADA99A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA99A

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.92:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA99A?

#ADA99A is a neutral yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADA99A?

#ADA99A in RGB is (173, 169, 154) - 173 red, 169 green, and 154 blue.

How to use #ADA99A in CSS?

Use #ADA99A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA99A?

#9A9EAC (complementary), #AC9F9A (analogous), and #898470 (lighter shade) work well with #ADA99A.