#ADB5B6 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB5B6

The hex color #ADB5B6 is a neutral cyan with RGB values of (173, 181, 182) and HSL of (187°, 6%, 70%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADB5B6

RGB

173, 181, 182

HSL

187°, 6%, 70%

CMYK

5%, 1%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB5B6;
background-color: #ADB5B6;
border-color: #ADB5B6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB5B6;
border: 2px solid #ADB5B6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB5B6]
text-[#ADB5B6]
border-[#ADB5B6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB5B6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB5B6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB5B6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB5B6; 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 #ADB5B6; background-color: #ADB5B615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB5B620; border-left: 4px solid #ADB5B6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB5B6; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB5B6 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 181, 182

Red: 173 / Green: 181 / Blue: 182

HSL

187°, 6%, 70%

Hue: 187° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

5%, 1%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 5% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #ADB5B6?

#ADB5B6 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B7AFAE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB5B6 to RGB:

rgb(173, 181, 182)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB5B6 to HSL:

hsl(187, 6%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB5B6 to CMYK:

cmyk(5%, 1%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted cyan tone, #ADB5B6 has RGB (173, 181, 182) and HSL (187°, 6%, 70%). 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 #ADB5B6 is #B7AFAE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AEB7B4.

Use #ADB5B6 in CSS: color: #ADB5B6 or background-color: #ADB5B6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB5B6

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.06:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB5B6?

#ADB5B6 is a muted cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB5B6?

#ADB5B6 in RGB is (173, 181, 182) - 173 red, 181 green, and 182 blue.

How to use #ADB5B6 in CSS?

Use #ADB5B6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB5B6?

#B7AFAE (complementary), #AEB7B4 (analogous), and #859293 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB5B6.