#ADB09C Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB09C

#ADB09C is a balanced yellow color. In RGB it is (173, 176, 156), and in HSL it is (69°, 11%, 65%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameDark Sea Green
HEX
#ADB09C
RGB
173, 176, 156
HSL
69°, 11%, 65%
CMYK
2%, 0%, 11%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #ADB09C;
background-color: #ADB09C;
border-color: #ADB09C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB09C;
border: 2px solid #ADB09C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#ADB09C]
text-[#ADB09C]
border-[#ADB09C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB09C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB09C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB09C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #ADB09C; 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 #ADB09C; background-color: #ADB09C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #ADB09C20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB09C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB09C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB09C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 176, 156

Red: 173 / Green: 176 / Blue: 156

HSL

69°, 11%, 65%

Hue: 69° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

2%, 0%, 11%, 31%

Cyan: 2% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 31%

What color is #ADB09C?

#ADB09C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB09C to RGB:

rgb(173, 176, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB09C to HSL:

hsl(69, 11%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB09C to CMYK:

cmyk(2%, 0%, 11%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADB09C is a muted yellow color with RGB values of 173, 176, 156 and HSL of 69°, 11%, 65%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB09C is #9F9CB0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B0A99C.

Use #ADB09C in CSS: color: #ADB09C or background-color: #ADB09C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB09C

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.47:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB09C?

#ADB09C is a muted yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB09C?

#ADB09C in RGB is (173, 176, 156) - 173 red, 176 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #ADB09C in CSS?

Use #ADB09C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB09C?

#9F9CB0 (complementary), #B0A99C (analogous), and #898E71 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB09C.