#ADB2BC Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB2BC

The hex color #ADB2BC is a muted blue with RGB values of (173, 178, 188) and HSL of (220°, 10%, 71%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADB2BC

RGB

173, 178, 188

HSL

220°, 10%, 71%

CMYK

8%, 5%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB2BC;
background-color: #ADB2BC;
border-color: #ADB2BC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB2BC;
border: 2px solid #ADB2BC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB2BC]
text-[#ADB2BC]
border-[#ADB2BC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB2BC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB2BC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB2BC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB2BC; 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 #ADB2BC; background-color: #ADB2BC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB2BC20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB2BC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB2BC; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB2BC in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 178, 188

Red: 173 / Green: 178 / Blue: 188

HSL

220°, 10%, 71%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

8%, 5%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #ADB2BC?

#ADB2BC is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BCB8AE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB2BC to RGB:

rgb(173, 178, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB2BC to HSL:

hsl(220, 10%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB2BC to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADB2BC is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 173, 178, 188 and HSL of 220°, 10%, 71%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB2BC is #BCB8AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AEBABC.

Use #ADB2BC in CSS: color: #ADB2BC or background-color: #ADB2BC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB2BC

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.87:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB2BC?

#ADB2BC is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB2BC?

#ADB2BC in RGB is (173, 178, 188) - 173 red, 178 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #ADB2BC in CSS?

Use #ADB2BC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB2BC?

#BCB8AE (complementary), #AEBABC (analogous), and #848B9A (lighter shade) work well with #ADB2BC.