#ADA99D Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA99D

#ADA99D is a subtle yellow color. In RGB it is (173, 169, 157), and in HSL it is (45°, 9%, 65%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#ADA99D

RGB

173, 169, 157

HSL

45°, 9%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 2%, 9%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADA99D;
background-color: #ADA99D;
border-color: #ADA99D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA99D;
border: 2px solid #ADA99D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADA99D]
text-[#ADA99D]
border-[#ADA99D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA99D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA99D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA99D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADA99D; 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 #ADA99D; background-color: #ADA99D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADA99D20; border-left: 4px solid #ADA99D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADA99D; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA99D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 169, 157

Red: 173 / Green: 169 / Blue: 157

HSL

45°, 9%, 65%

Hue: 45° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 2%, 9%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADA99D?

#ADA99D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9EA2AE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA99D to RGB:

rgb(173, 169, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA99D to HSL:

hsl(45, 9%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA99D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADA99D is a neutral yellow color with RGB values of 173, 169, 157 and HSL of 45°, 9%, 65%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA99D is #9EA2AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AEA29E.

Use #ADA99D in CSS: color: #ADA99D or background-color: #ADA99D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA99D

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.94:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA99D?

#ADA99D is a neutral yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADA99D?

#ADA99D in RGB is (173, 169, 157) - 173 red, 169 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #ADA99D in CSS?

Use #ADA99D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA99D?

#9EA2AE (complementary), #AEA29E (analogous), and #8B8574 (lighter shade) work well with #ADA99D.