#ADB9C8

Color Details

HEX
#ADB9C8
RGB
rgb(173, 185, 200)
HSL
hsl(213, 20%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 8%, 0%, 22%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.55:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #adb9c8
Contrast 10.55:1 AAA
White on #adb9c8
Contrast 1.99:1 Fail
#adb9c8 on Black
Contrast 10.55:1 AAA
#adb9c8 on White
Contrast 1.99:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bdc7d3
#ced5de
#dee3e9
#8a94a0
#686f78
#454a50

Complement & Analogous

#c8bcac
#adabc9
#abc8c9

Triadic

#c8acb9
#b9c8ac

Monochrome

#454a50 #686f78 #adb9c8 #ced5de #dee3e9 #eff1f4

Analogous

#abc8c9 #c4d9d9 #adb9c8 #bdbcd4 #adabc9 #8a89a1

Complementary Mix

#686f78 #adb9c8 #ced5de #c8bcac #dbd3c9 #827a70

Nearby Colors

#adb9c7
#adb9c9
#adb9b8
#adb9d8

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About #ADB9C8

#ADB9C8 converts to RGB(173, 185, 200) and HSL(213, 20%, 73%). 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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#ADB9C8 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #ADB9C8?
RGB: 173, 185, 200. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 185, 200)
Is #ADB9C8 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #ADB9C8?
Complement: #c8bcac.
Does #ADB9C8 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.99:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.55:1 (AAA (normal text)).