#ADA0B9

Color Details

HEX
#ADA0B9
RGB
rgb(173, 160, 185)
HSL
hsl(271, 15%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 14%, 0%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.51:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ada0b9
Contrast 8.51:1 AAA
White on #ada0b9
Contrast 2.47:1 Fail
#ada0b9 on Black
Contrast 8.51:1 AAA
#ada0b9 on White
Contrast 2.47:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bdb3c7
#cec6d5
#ded9e3
#8a8094
#68606f
#45404a

Complement & Analogous

#adbaa1
#bf9bbf
#9c9bbf

Triadic

#baaea1
#a1baae

Monochrome

#45404a #68606f #ada0b9 #cec6d5 #ded9e3 #efecf1

Analogous

#9c9bbf #bab9d2 #ada0b9 #ccafcc #bf9bbf #997c99

Complementary Mix

#68606f #ada0b9 #cec6d5 #adbaa1 #cad2c2 #707969

Nearby Colors

#ada0b8
#ada0ba
#ada0a9
#ada0c9

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About #ADA0B9

#ADA0B9 converts to RGB(173, 160, 185) and HSL(271, 15%, 68%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#ADA0B9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #ADA0B9?
RGB: 173, 160, 185. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 160, 185)
Is #ADA0B9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #ADA0B9?
Complement: #adbaa1.
Does #ADA0B9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.47:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.51:1 (AAA (normal text)).