#ADAEAD Color Information

Hex color code: #ADAEAD

A subtle green shade, #ADAEAD appears as (173, 174, 173) in RGB and (120°, 1%, 68%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameSilver
HEX
#ADAEAD
RGB
173, 174, 173
HSL
120°, 1%, 68%
CMYK
1%, 0%, 1%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #ADAEAD;
background-color: #ADAEAD;
border-color: #ADAEAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADAEAD;
border: 2px solid #ADAEAD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#ADAEAD]
text-[#ADAEAD]
border-[#ADAEAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADAEAD]

Generate Gradient

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #ADAEAD; 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 #ADAEAD; background-color: #ADAEAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #ADAEAD20; border-left: 4px solid #ADAEAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADAEAD; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

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Color Theory

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

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 174, 173

Red: 173 / Green: 174 / Blue: 173

HSL

120°, 1%, 68%

Hue: 120° / Saturation: 1% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

1%, 0%, 1%, 32%

Cyan: 1% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 1% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADAEAD?

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

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADAEAD to RGB:

rgb(173, 174, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADAEAD to HSL:

hsl(120, 1%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADAEAD to CMYK:

cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted green tone, #ADAEAD has RGB (173, 174, 173) and HSL (120°, 1%, 68%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

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

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

Contrast with #ADAEAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.43:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADAEAD?

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

What is the RGB value of #ADAEAD?

#ADAEAD in RGB is (173, 174, 173) - 173 red, 174 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #ADAEAD in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #ADAEAD?

#AEADAE (complementary), #ADAEAD (analogous), and #868886 (lighter shade) work well with #ADAEAD.