#ADB3B1 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB3B1

#ADB3B1 is a muted cyan color. In RGB it is (173, 179, 177), and in HSL it is (160°, 4%, 69%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADB3B1

RGB

173, 179, 177

HSL

160°, 4%, 69%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 1%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB3B1;
background-color: #ADB3B1;
border-color: #ADB3B1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB3B1;
border: 2px solid #ADB3B1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB3B1]
text-[#ADB3B1]
border-[#ADB3B1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB3B1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB3B1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB3B1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB3B1; 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 #ADB3B1; background-color: #ADB3B115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB3B120; border-left: 4px solid #ADB3B1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB3B1; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB3B1 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 179, 177

Red: 173 / Green: 179 / Blue: 177

HSL

160°, 4%, 69%

Hue: 160° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 1%, 30%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 1% / Key: 30%

What color is #ADB3B1?

#ADB3B1 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B3ADAF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB3B1 to RGB:

rgb(173, 179, 177)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB3B1 to HSL:

hsl(160, 4%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB3B1 to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced cyan tone, #ADB3B1 has RGB (173, 179, 177) and HSL (160°, 4%, 69%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB3B1 is #B3ADAF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADB3AE.

Use #ADB3B1 in CSS: color: #ADB3B1 or background-color: #ADB3B1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB3B1

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.86:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB3B1?

#ADB3B1 is a balanced cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB3B1?

#ADB3B1 in RGB is (173, 179, 177) - 173 red, 179 green, and 177 blue.

How to use #ADB3B1 in CSS?

Use #ADB3B1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB3B1?

#B3ADAF (complementary), #ADB3AE (analogous), and #858E8B (lighter shade) work well with #ADB3B1.