#ADB3AE Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB3AE

A subtle green shade, #ADB3AE appears as (173, 179, 174) in RGB and (130°, 4%, 69%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADB3AE

RGB

173, 179, 174

HSL

130°, 4%, 69%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 3%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB3AE;
background-color: #ADB3AE;
border-color: #ADB3AE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB3AE;
border: 2px solid #ADB3AE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB3AE]
text-[#ADB3AE]
border-[#ADB3AE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB3AE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB3AE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB3AE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB3AE; 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 #ADB3AE; background-color: #ADB3AE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB3AE20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB3AE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB3AE; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB3AE in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 179, 174

Red: 173 / Green: 179 / Blue: 174

HSL

130°, 4%, 69%

Hue: 130° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 3%, 30%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 30%

What color is #ADB3AE?

#ADB3AE is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B3ADB2

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB3AE to RGB:

rgb(173, 179, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB3AE to HSL:

hsl(130, 4%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB3AE to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle green tone, #ADB3AE has RGB (173, 179, 174) and HSL (130°, 4%, 69%). 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 #ADB3AE is #B3ADB2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AFB3AD.

Use #ADB3AE in CSS: color: #ADB3AE or background-color: #ADB3AE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB3AE

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.84:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB3AE?

#ADB3AE is a subtle green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB3AE?

#ADB3AE in RGB is (173, 179, 174) - 173 red, 179 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #ADB3AE in CSS?

Use #ADB3AE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB3AE?

#B3ADB2 (complementary), #AFB3AD (analogous), and #858E87 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB3AE.