#ADA999

Color Details

HEX
#ADA999
RGB
rgb(173, 169, 153)
HSL
hsl(48, 11%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 32%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ada999
Contrast 8.91:1 AAA
White on #ada999
Contrast 2.36:1 Fail
#ada999 on Black
Contrast 8.91:1 AAA
#ada999 on White
Contrast 2.36:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bdbaad
#cecbc2
#deddd6
#8a877a
#68655c
#45443d

Complement & Analogous

#999dad
#abb78f
#b79b8f

Triadic

#99ada9
#a999ad

Monochrome

#45443d #68655c #ada999 #cecbc2 #deddd6 #efeeeb

Analogous

#b79b8f #cdb9b1 #ada999 #bcc5a5 #abb78f #899272

Complementary Mix

#68655c #ada999 #cecbc2 #999dad #bdbfca #636670

Nearby Colors

#ada998
#ada99a
#ada989
#ada9a9

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About #ADA999

#ADA999 converts to RGB(173, 169, 153) and HSL(48, 11%, 64%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#ADA999 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #ADA999?
RGB: 173, 169, 153. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 169, 153)
Is #ADA999 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #ADA999?
Complement: #999dad.
Does #ADA999 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.36:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.91:1 (AAA (normal text)).