#ADB6BA Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB6BA

A subtle blue shade, #ADB6BA appears as (173, 182, 186) in RGB and (198°, 9%, 70%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADB6BA

RGB

173, 182, 186

HSL

198°, 9%, 70%

CMYK

7%, 2%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB6BA;
background-color: #ADB6BA;
border-color: #ADB6BA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB6BA;
border: 2px solid #ADB6BA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB6BA]
text-[#ADB6BA]
border-[#ADB6BA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB6BA]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB6BA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB6BA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB6BA; 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 #ADB6BA; background-color: #ADB6BA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB6BA20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB6BA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB6BA; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB6BA in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 182, 186

Red: 173 / Green: 182 / Blue: 186

HSL

198°, 9%, 70%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

7%, 2%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #ADB6BA?

#ADB6BA is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B9B0AC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB6BA to RGB:

rgb(173, 182, 186)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB6BA to HSL:

hsl(198, 9%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB6BA to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 2%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADB6BA is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 173, 182, 186 and HSL of 198°, 9%, 70%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB6BA is #B9B0AC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ACB9B7.

Use #ADB6BA in CSS: color: #ADB6BA or background-color: #ADB6BA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB6BA

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.18:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB6BA?

#ADB6BA is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB6BA?

#ADB6BA in RGB is (173, 182, 186) - 173 red, 182 green, and 186 blue.

How to use #ADB6BA in CSS?

Use #ADB6BA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB6BA?

#B9B0AC (complementary), #ACB9B7 (analogous), and #829097 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB6BA.