#B5ADB9

Color Details

HEX
#B5ADB9
RGB
rgb(181, 173, 185)
HSL
hsl(280, 8%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 6%, 0%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.64:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5adb9
Contrast 9.64:1 AAA
White on #b5adb9
Contrast 2.18:1 Fail
#b5adb9 on Black
Contrast 9.64:1 AAA
#b5adb9 on White
Contrast 2.18:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c4bdc7
#d3ced5
#e1dee3
#918a94
#6d686f
#48454a

Complement & Analogous

#b0b9ac
#c3a2be
#a7a2c3

Triadic

#b9b5ac
#acb9b5

Monochrome

#48454a #6d686f #b5adb9 #d3ced5 #e1dee3 #f0eff1

Analogous

#a7a2c3 #c1bed5 #b5adb9 #cfb5cb #c3a2be #9c8298

Complementary Mix

#6d686f #b5adb9 #d3ced5 #b0b9ac #ccd2c9 #727870

Nearby Colors

#b5adb8
#b5adba
#b5ada9
#b5adc9

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About #B5ADB9

#B5ADB9 converts to RGB(181, 173, 185) and HSL(280, 8%, 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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#B5ADB9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5ADB9?
RGB: 181, 173, 185. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 173, 185)
Is #B5ADB9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5ADB9?
Complement: #b0b9ac.
Does #B5ADB9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.18:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.64:1 (AAA (normal text)).