#ADB8BD Color Information

Hex color code: #ADB8BD

A neutral blue shade, #ADB8BD appears as (173, 184, 189) in RGB and (199°, 11%, 71%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADB8BD

RGB

173, 184, 189

HSL

199°, 11%, 71%

CMYK

8%, 3%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADB8BD;
background-color: #ADB8BD;
border-color: #ADB8BD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADB8BD;
border: 2px solid #ADB8BD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADB8BD]
text-[#ADB8BD]
border-[#ADB8BD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADB8BD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADB8BD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADB8BD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADB8BD; 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 #ADB8BD; background-color: #ADB8BD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADB8BD20; border-left: 4px solid #ADB8BD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADB8BD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADB8BD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 184, 189

Red: 173 / Green: 184 / Blue: 189

HSL

199°, 11%, 71%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

8%, 3%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #ADB8BD?

#ADB8BD is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BDB2AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADB8BD to RGB:

rgb(173, 184, 189)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADB8BD to HSL:

hsl(199, 11%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADB8BD to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 3%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADB8BD is a muted blue color with RGB values of 173, 184, 189 and HSL of 199°, 11%, 71%. 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 #ADB8BD is #BDB2AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADBDBA.

Use #ADB8BD in CSS: color: #ADB8BD or background-color: #ADB8BD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADB8BD

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.37:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB8BD?

#ADB8BD is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADB8BD?

#ADB8BD in RGB is (173, 184, 189) - 173 red, 184 green, and 189 blue.

How to use #ADB8BD in CSS?

Use #ADB8BD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADB8BD?

#BDB2AD (complementary), #ADBDBA (analogous), and #82939B (lighter shade) work well with #ADB8BD.