#ADB9C9

Color Details

HEX
#ADB9C9
RGB
rgb(173, 185, 201)
HSL
hsl(214, 21%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 8%, 0%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.56:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #adb9c9
Contrast 10.56:1 AAA
White on #adb9c9
Contrast 1.99:1 Fail
#adb9c9 on Black
Contrast 10.56:1 AAA
#adb9c9 on White
Contrast 1.99:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bdc7d4
#ced5df
#dee3e9
#8a94a1
#686f79
#454a50

Complement & Analogous

#c9bcac
#adabc9
#abc7c9

Triadic

#c9acb8
#b8c9ac

Monochrome

#454a50 #686f79 #adb9c9 #ced5df #dee3e9 #eff1f4

Analogous

#abc7c9 #c4d8d9 #adb9c9 #bdbcd4 #adabc9 #8a89a1

Complementary Mix

#686f79 #adb9c9 #ced5df #c9bcac #dcd3c9 #837a70

Nearby Colors

#adb9c8
#adb9ca
#adb9b9
#adb9d9

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About #ADB9C9

#ADB9C9 converts to RGB(173, 185, 201) and HSL(214, 21%, 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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#ADB9C9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #ADB9C9?
RGB: 173, 185, 201. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 185, 201)
Is #ADB9C9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #ADB9C9?
Complement: #c9bcac.
Does #ADB9C9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.99:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.56:1 (AAA (normal text)).