#ADAABB Color Information

Hex color code: #ADAABB

A subtle blue shade, #ADAABB appears as (173, 170, 187) in RGB and (251°, 11%, 70%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADAABB

RGB

173, 170, 187

HSL

251°, 11%, 70%

CMYK

7%, 9%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADAABB]
text-[#ADAABB]
border-[#ADAABB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADAABB]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADAABB; 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 #ADAABB; background-color: #ADAABB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADAABB20; border-left: 4px solid #ADAABB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADAABB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 170, 187

Red: 173 / Green: 170 / Blue: 187

HSL

251°, 11%, 70%

Hue: 251° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

7%, 9%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #ADAABB?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B8BBAA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADAABB to RGB:

rgb(173, 170, 187)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADAABB to HSL:

hsl(251, 11%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADAABB to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 9%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #ADAABB has RGB (173, 170, 187) and HSL (251°, 11%, 70%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADAABB is #B8BBAA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AAAFBB.

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

Contrast with #ADAABB

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.24:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADAABB?

#ADAABB is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADAABB?

#ADAABB in RGB is (173, 170, 187) - 173 red, 170 green, and 187 blue.

How to use #ADAABB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #ADAABB?

#B8BBAA (complementary), #AAAFBB (analogous), and #848099 (lighter shade) work well with #ADAABB.