#ADAE9D Color Information

Hex color code: #ADAE9D

A understated yellow shade, #ADAE9D appears as (173, 174, 157) in RGB and (64°, 9%, 65%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#ADAE9D

RGB

173, 174, 157

HSL

64°, 9%, 65%

CMYK

1%, 0%, 10%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADAE9D;
background-color: #ADAE9D;
border-color: #ADAE9D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADAE9D;
border: 2px solid #ADAE9D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADAE9D]
text-[#ADAE9D]
border-[#ADAE9D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADAE9D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADAE9D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADAE9D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADAE9D; 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 #ADAE9D; background-color: #ADAE9D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADAE9D20; border-left: 4px solid #ADAE9D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADAE9D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADAE9D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 174, 157

Red: 173 / Green: 174 / Blue: 157

HSL

64°, 9%, 65%

Hue: 64° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

1%, 0%, 10%, 32%

Cyan: 1% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADAE9D?

#ADAE9D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9F9EAE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADAE9D to RGB:

rgb(173, 174, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADAE9D to HSL:

hsl(64, 9%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADAE9D to CMYK:

cmyk(1%, 0%, 10%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced yellow tone, #ADAE9D has RGB (173, 174, 157) and HSL (64°, 9%, 65%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADAE9D is #9F9EAE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AEA79E.

Use #ADAE9D in CSS: color: #ADAE9D or background-color: #ADAE9D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADAE9D

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.32:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADAE9D?

#ADAE9D is a balanced yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADAE9D?

#ADAE9D in RGB is (173, 174, 157) - 173 red, 174 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #ADAE9D in CSS?

Use #ADAE9D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADAE9D?

#9F9EAE (complementary), #AEA79E (analogous), and #898B74 (lighter shade) work well with #ADAE9D.