#ADA9BC

Color Details

HEX
#ADA9BC
RGB
rgb(173, 169, 188)
HSL
hsl(253, 12%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.18:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ada9bc
Contrast 9.18:1 AAA
White on #ada9bc
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail
#ada9bc on Black
Contrast 9.18:1 AAA
#ada9bc on White
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bdbac9
#cecbd7
#dedde4
#8a8796
#686571
#45444b

Complement & Analogous

#b8bca9
#baa2c3
#a2abc3

Triadic

#bcada9
#a9bcad

Monochrome

#45444b #686571 #ada9bc #cecbd7 #dedde4 #efeef2

Analogous

#a2abc3 #bec4d5 #ada9bc #c8b5cf #baa2c3 #95829c

Complementary Mix

#686571 #ada9bc #cecbd7 #b8bca9 #d1d3c7 #787a6e

Nearby Colors

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About #ADA9BC

#ADA9BC converts to RGB(173, 169, 188) and HSL(253, 12%, 70%). 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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#ADA9BC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #ADA9BC?
RGB: 173, 169, 188. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 169, 188)
Is #ADA9BC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #ADA9BC?
Complement: #b8bca9.
Does #ADA9BC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.29:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.18:1 (AAA (normal text)).