#ADADB5 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADADB5

The hex color #ADADB5 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (173, 173, 181) and HSL of (240°, 5%, 69%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADADB5

RGB

173, 173, 181

HSL

240°, 5%, 69%

CMYK

4%, 4%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADADB5;
background-color: #ADADB5;
border-color: #ADADB5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADADB5;
border: 2px solid #ADADB5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADADB5]
text-[#ADADB5]
border-[#ADADB5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADADB5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADADB5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADADB5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADADB5; 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 #ADADB5; background-color: #ADADB515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADADB520; border-left: 4px solid #ADADB5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADADB5; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADADB5 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 173, 181

Red: 173 / Green: 173 / Blue: 181

HSL

240°, 5%, 69%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

4%, 4%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #ADADB5?

#ADADB5 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B4B4AC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADADB5 to RGB:

rgb(173, 173, 181)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADADB5 to HSL:

hsl(240, 5%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADADB5 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADADB5 is a muted blue color with RGB values of 173, 173, 181 and HSL of 240°, 5%, 69%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADADB5 is #B4B4AC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ACB0B4.

Use #ADADB5 in CSS: color: #ADADB5 or background-color: #ADADB5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADADB5

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.42:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADADB5?

#ADADB5 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADADB5?

#ADADB5 in RGB is (173, 173, 181) - 173 red, 173 green, and 181 blue.

How to use #ADADB5 in CSS?

Use #ADADB5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADADB5?

#B4B4AC (complementary), #ACB0B4 (analogous), and #848490 (lighter shade) work well with #ADADB5.