#ADBDBA Color Information

Hex color code: #ADBDBA

#ADBDBA is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (173, 189, 186), and in HSL it is (169°, 11%, 71%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADBDBA

RGB

173, 189, 186

HSL

169°, 11%, 71%

CMYK

8%, 0%, 2%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADBDBA]
text-[#ADBDBA]
border-[#ADBDBA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADBDBA]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADBDBA; 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 #ADBDBA; background-color: #ADBDBA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADBDBA20; border-left: 4px solid #ADBDBA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADBDBA; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 189, 186

Red: 173 / Green: 189 / Blue: 186

HSL

169°, 11%, 71%

Hue: 169° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

8%, 0%, 2%, 26%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 2% / Key: 26%

What color is #ADBDBA?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BDADB0

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADBDBA to RGB:

rgb(173, 189, 186)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADBDBA to HSL:

hsl(169, 11%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADBDBA to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 0%, 2%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADBDBA is a balanced cyan color with RGB values of 173, 189, 186 and HSL of 169°, 11%, 71%. 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 #ADBDBA is #BDADB0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADBDB2.

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

Contrast with #ADBDBA

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.76:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADBDBA?

#ADBDBA is a balanced cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADBDBA?

#ADBDBA in RGB is (173, 189, 186) - 173 red, 189 green, and 186 blue.

How to use #ADBDBA in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #ADBDBA?

#BDADB0 (complementary), #ADBDB2 (analogous), and #829B97 (lighter shade) work well with #ADBDBA.