#ADAB9F Color Information

Hex color code: #ADAB9F

#ADAB9F is a understated yellow color. In RGB it is (173, 171, 159), and in HSL it is (51°, 8%, 65%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#ADAB9F

RGB

173, 171, 159

HSL

51°, 8%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 8%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADAB9F;
background-color: #ADAB9F;
border-color: #ADAB9F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADAB9F;
border: 2px solid #ADAB9F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADAB9F]
text-[#ADAB9F]
border-[#ADAB9F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADAB9F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADAB9F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADAB9F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADAB9F; 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 #ADAB9F; background-color: #ADAB9F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADAB9F20; border-left: 4px solid #ADAB9F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADAB9F; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADAB9F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 171, 159

Red: 173 / Green: 171 / Blue: 159

HSL

51°, 8%, 65%

Hue: 51° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 8%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADAB9F?

#ADAB9F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9FA1AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADAB9F to RGB:

rgb(173, 171, 159)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADAB9F to HSL:

hsl(51, 8%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADAB9F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADAB9F is a understated yellow color with RGB values of 173, 171, 159 and HSL of 51°, 8%, 65%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADAB9F is #9FA1AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADA49F.

Use #ADAB9F in CSS: color: #ADAB9F or background-color: #ADAB9F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADAB9F

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.10:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADAB9F?

#ADAB9F is a understated yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADAB9F?

#ADAB9F in RGB is (173, 171, 159) - 173 red, 171 green, and 159 blue.

How to use #ADAB9F in CSS?

Use #ADAB9F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADAB9F?

#9FA1AD (complementary), #ADA49F (analogous), and #8A8775 (lighter shade) work well with #ADAB9F.