#ADBDB9 Color Information

Hex color code: #ADBDB9

#ADBDB9 is a understated cyan color. In RGB it is (173, 189, 185), and in HSL it is (165°, 11%, 71%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#ADBDB9

RGB

173, 189, 185

HSL

165°, 11%, 71%

CMYK

8%, 0%, 2%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADBDB9;
background-color: #ADBDB9;
border-color: #ADBDB9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADBDB9;
border: 2px solid #ADBDB9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADBDB9]
text-[#ADBDB9]
border-[#ADBDB9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADBDB9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADBDB9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADBDB9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADBDB9; 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 #ADBDB9; background-color: #ADBDB915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADBDB920; border-left: 4px solid #ADBDB9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADBDB9; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADBDB9 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 189, 185

Red: 173 / Green: 189 / Blue: 185

HSL

165°, 11%, 71%

Hue: 165° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

8%, 0%, 2%, 26%

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

What color is #ADBDB9?

#ADBDB9 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BDADB1

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADBDB9 to RGB:

rgb(173, 189, 185)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADBDB9 to HSL:

hsl(165, 11%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADBDB9 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADBDB9 is a muted cyan color with RGB values of 173, 189, 185 and HSL of 165°, 11%, 71%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADBDB9 is #BDADB1, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ADBDB1.

Use #ADBDB9 in CSS: color: #ADBDB9 or background-color: #ADBDB9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADBDB9

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADBDB9?

#ADBDB9 is a muted cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADBDB9?

#ADBDB9 in RGB is (173, 189, 185) - 173 red, 189 green, and 185 blue.

How to use #ADBDB9 in CSS?

Use #ADBDB9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADBDB9?

#BDADB1 (complementary), #ADBDB1 (analogous), and #829B95 (lighter shade) work well with #ADBDB9.