#ADB0A0 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB0A0

The hex color #ADB0A0 is a muted yellow with RGB values of (173, 176, 160) and HSL of (71°, 9%, 66%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#ADB0A0

RGB

173, 176, 160

HSL

71°, 9%, 66%

CMYK

2%, 0%, 9%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB0A0;
background-color: #ADB0A0;
border-color: #ADB0A0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB0A0;
border: 2px solid #ADB0A0;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB0A0]
text-[#ADB0A0]
border-[#ADB0A0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB0A0]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB0A0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB0A0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB0A0; 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 #ADB0A0; background-color: #ADB0A015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB0A020; border-left: 4px solid #ADB0A0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB0A0; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB0A0 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 176, 160

Red: 173 / Green: 176 / Blue: 160

HSL

71°, 9%, 66%

Hue: 71° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

2%, 0%, 9%, 31%

Cyan: 2% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 31%

What color is #ADB0A0?

#ADB0A0 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A3A0B0

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB0A0 to RGB:

rgb(173, 176, 160)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB0A0 to HSL:

hsl(71, 9%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB0A0 to CMYK:

cmyk(2%, 0%, 9%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle yellow tone, #ADB0A0 has RGB (173, 176, 160) and HSL (71°, 9%, 66%). 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 #ADB0A0 is #A3A0B0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B0ABA0.

Use #ADB0A0 in CSS: color: #ADB0A0 or background-color: #ADB0A0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB0A0

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.49:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB0A0?

#ADB0A0 is a subtle yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB0A0?

#ADB0A0 in RGB is (173, 176, 160) - 173 red, 176 green, and 160 blue.

How to use #ADB0A0 in CSS?

Use #ADB0A0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB0A0?

#A3A0B0 (complementary), #B0ABA0 (analogous), and #898D77 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB0A0.