#ADABBC Color Information

Hex color code: #ADABBC

The hex color #ADABBC is a muted blue with RGB values of (173, 171, 188) and HSL of (247°, 11%, 70%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADABBC

RGB

173, 171, 188

HSL

247°, 11%, 70%

CMYK

8%, 9%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADABBC]
text-[#ADABBC]
border-[#ADABBC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADABBC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADABBC; 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 #ADABBC; background-color: #ADABBC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADABBC20; border-left: 4px solid #ADABBC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADABBC; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 171, 188

Red: 173 / Green: 171 / Blue: 188

HSL

247°, 11%, 70%

Hue: 247° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

8%, 9%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #ADABBC?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B9BBAA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADABBC to RGB:

rgb(173, 171, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADABBC to HSL:

hsl(247, 11%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADABBC to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 9%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #ADABBC has RGB (173, 171, 188) and HSL (247°, 11%, 70%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADABBC is #B9BBAA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AAB1BB.

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

Contrast with #ADABBC

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.33:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADABBC?

#ADABBC is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADABBC?

#ADABBC in RGB is (173, 171, 188) - 173 red, 171 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #ADABBC in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #ADABBC?

#B9BBAA (complementary), #AAB1BB (analogous), and #838099 (lighter shade) work well with #ADABBC.