#ADB5AB Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB5AB

#ADB5AB is a subtle green color. In RGB it is (173, 181, 171), and in HSL it is (108°, 6%, 69%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADB5AB

RGB

173, 181, 171

HSL

108°, 6%, 69%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 6%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB5AB;
background-color: #ADB5AB;
border-color: #ADB5AB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB5AB;
border: 2px solid #ADB5AB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB5AB]
text-[#ADB5AB]
border-[#ADB5AB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB5AB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB5AB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB5AB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB5AB; 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 #ADB5AB; background-color: #ADB5AB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB5AB20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB5AB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB5AB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB5AB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 181, 171

Red: 173 / Green: 181 / Blue: 171

HSL

108°, 6%, 69%

Hue: 108° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 6%, 29%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 6% / Key: 29%

What color is #ADB5AB?

#ADB5AB is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B3ABB5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB5AB to RGB:

rgb(173, 181, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB5AB to HSL:

hsl(108, 6%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB5AB to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted green tone, #ADB5AB has RGB (173, 181, 171) and HSL (108°, 6%, 69%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB5AB is #B3ABB5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B2B5AB.

Use #ADB5AB in CSS: color: #ADB5AB or background-color: #ADB5AB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB5AB

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.97:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB5AB?

#ADB5AB is a muted green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB5AB?

#ADB5AB in RGB is (173, 181, 171) - 173 red, 181 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #ADB5AB in CSS?

Use #ADB5AB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB5AB?

#B3ABB5 (complementary), #B2B5AB (analogous), and #859183 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB5AB.