#ADB49D Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB49D

A muted green shade, #ADB49D appears as (173, 180, 157) in RGB and (78°, 13%, 66%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#ADB49D

RGB

173, 180, 157

HSL

78°, 13%, 66%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 13%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB49D;
background-color: #ADB49D;
border-color: #ADB49D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB49D;
border: 2px solid #ADB49D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB49D]
text-[#ADB49D]
border-[#ADB49D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB49D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB49D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB49D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB49D; 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 #ADB49D; background-color: #ADB49D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB49D20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB49D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB49D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB49D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 180, 157

Red: 173 / Green: 180 / Blue: 157

HSL

78°, 13%, 66%

Hue: 78° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 13%, 29%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 13% / Key: 29%

What color is #ADB49D?

#ADB49D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A49DB4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB49D to RGB:

rgb(173, 180, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB49D to HSL:

hsl(78, 13%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB49D to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 0%, 13%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced green tone, #ADB49D has RGB (173, 180, 157) and HSL (78°, 13%, 66%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB49D is #A49DB4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B4AF9D.

Use #ADB49D in CSS: color: #ADB49D or background-color: #ADB49D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB49D

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.79:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB49D?

#ADB49D is a balanced green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB49D?

#ADB49D in RGB is (173, 180, 157) - 173 red, 180 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #ADB49D in CSS?

Use #ADB49D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB49D?

#A49DB4 (complementary), #B4AF9D (analogous), and #899272 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB49D.