#ADA56E Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA56E

The hex color #ADA56E is a soft yellow with RGB values of (173, 165, 110) and HSL of (52°, 28%, 55%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#ADA56E

RGB

173, 165, 110

HSL

52°, 28%, 55%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 36%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADA56E;
background-color: #ADA56E;
border-color: #ADA56E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA56E;
border: 2px solid #ADA56E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADA56E]
text-[#ADA56E]
border-[#ADA56E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA56E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA56E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA56E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADA56E; 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 #ADA56E; background-color: #ADA56E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADA56E20; border-left: 4px solid #ADA56E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADA56E; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA56E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 165, 110

Red: 173 / Green: 165 / Blue: 110

HSL

52°, 28%, 55%

Hue: 52° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 36%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 36% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADA56E?

#ADA56E is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6C75AC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA56E to RGB:

rgb(173, 165, 110)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA56E to HSL:

hsl(52, 28%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA56E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 5%, 36%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADA56E is a gentle yellow color with RGB values of 173, 165, 110 and HSL of 52°, 28%, 55%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA56E is #6C75AC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AC846C.

Use #ADA56E in CSS: color: #ADA56E or background-color: #ADA56E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA56E

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.38:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA56E?

#ADA56E is a gentle yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #ADA56E?

#ADA56E in RGB is (173, 165, 110) - 173 red, 165 green, and 110 blue.

How to use #ADA56E in CSS?

Use #ADA56E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA56E?

#6C75AC (complementary), #AC846C (analogous), and #837B49 (lighter shade) work well with #ADA56E.