#ADAD9D Color Information

Hex color code: #ADAD9D

The hex color #ADAD9D is a subtle yellow with RGB values of (173, 173, 157) and HSL of (60°, 9%, 65%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#ADAD9D

RGB

173, 173, 157

HSL

60°, 9%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 0%, 9%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADAD9D;
background-color: #ADAD9D;
border-color: #ADAD9D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADAD9D;
border: 2px solid #ADAD9D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADAD9D]
text-[#ADAD9D]
border-[#ADAD9D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADAD9D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADAD9D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADAD9D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADAD9D; 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 #ADAD9D; background-color: #ADAD9D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADAD9D20; border-left: 4px solid #ADAD9D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADAD9D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADAD9D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 173, 157

Red: 173 / Green: 173 / Blue: 157

HSL

60°, 9%, 65%

Hue: 60° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 0%, 9%, 32%

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

What color is #ADAD9D?

#ADAD9D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9E9EAE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADAD9D to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADAD9D to HSL:

hsl(60, 9%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADAD9D to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle yellow tone, #ADAD9D has RGB (173, 173, 157) and HSL (60°, 9%, 65%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADAD9D is #9E9EAE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AEA69E.

Use #ADAD9D in CSS: color: #ADAD9D or background-color: #ADAD9D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADAD9D

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADAD9D?

#ADAD9D is a subtle yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADAD9D?

#ADAD9D in RGB is (173, 173, 157) - 173 red, 173 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #ADAD9D in CSS?

Use #ADAD9D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADAD9D?

#9E9EAE (complementary), #AEA69E (analogous), and #8B8B74 (lighter shade) work well with #ADAD9D.