#ADB8AF Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB8AF

A neutral green shade, #ADB8AF appears as (173, 184, 175) in RGB and (131°, 7%, 70%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NameSilver
HEX
#ADB8AF
RGB
173, 184, 175
HSL
131°, 7%, 70%
CMYK
6%, 0%, 5%, 28%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #ADB8AF;
background-color: #ADB8AF;
border-color: #ADB8AF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB8AF;
border: 2px solid #ADB8AF;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#ADB8AF]
text-[#ADB8AF]
border-[#ADB8AF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB8AF]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB8AF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB8AF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #ADB8AF; 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 #ADB8AF; background-color: #ADB8AF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #ADB8AF20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB8AF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB8AF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB8AF in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 184, 175

Red: 173 / Green: 184 / Blue: 175

HSL

131°, 7%, 70%

Hue: 131° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

6%, 0%, 5%, 28%

Cyan: 6% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 5% / Key: 28%

What color is #ADB8AF?

#ADB8AF is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB8AF to RGB:

rgb(173, 184, 175)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB8AF to HSL:

hsl(131, 7%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB8AF to CMYK:

cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 28%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted green tone, #ADB8AF has RGB (173, 184, 175) and HSL (131°, 7%, 70%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADB8AF is #B8ADB6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B1B8AD.

Use #ADB8AF in CSS: color: #ADB8AF or background-color: #ADB8AF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB8AF

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.25:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB8AF?

#ADB8AF is a muted green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB8AF?

#ADB8AF in RGB is (173, 184, 175) - 173 red, 184 green, and 175 blue.

How to use #ADB8AF in CSS?

Use #ADB8AF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB8AF?

#B8ADB6 (complementary), #B1B8AD (analogous), and #849487 (lighter shade) work well with #ADB8AF.