#ADB8AD Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB8AD

#ADB8AD is a balanced green color. In RGB it is (173, 184, 173), and in HSL it is (120°, 7%, 70%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADB8AD

RGB

173, 184, 173

HSL

120°, 7%, 70%

CMYK

6%, 0%, 6%, 28%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB8AD;
background-color: #ADB8AD;
border-color: #ADB8AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB8AD;
border: 2px solid #ADB8AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB8AD]
text-[#ADB8AD]
border-[#ADB8AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB8AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB8AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB8AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB8AD; 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 #ADB8AD; background-color: #ADB8AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB8AD20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB8AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB8AD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB8AD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 184, 173

Red: 173 / Green: 184 / Blue: 173

HSL

120°, 7%, 70%

Hue: 120° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

6%, 0%, 6%, 28%

Cyan: 6% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 6% / Key: 28%

What color is #ADB8AD?

#ADB8AD is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B8ADB8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB8AD to RGB:

rgb(173, 184, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB8AD to HSL:

hsl(120, 7%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB8AD to CMYK:

cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 28%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADB8AD is a neutral green color with RGB values of 173, 184, 173 and HSL of 120°, 7%, 70%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB8AD is #B8ADB8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B3B8AD.

Use #ADB8AD in CSS: color: #ADB8AD or background-color: #ADB8AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB8AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.24:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB8AD?

#ADB8AD is a neutral green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB8AD?

#ADB8AD in RGB is (173, 184, 173) - 173 red, 184 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #ADB8AD in CSS?

Use #ADB8AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB8AD?

#B8ADB8 (complementary), #B3B8AD (analogous), and #849484 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB8AD.