Information about #ADA1B4 color

#ADA1B4 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #ADA1B4 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(173, 161, 180) — 67.8% red, 63.1% green, 70.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 7 / 0 / 29. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ADA1B4 is a calm, restrained violet that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Pastel Purple (#B39EB5). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ashen Lavender (#B1A9B1) and Abbey Road (#AFA8BC).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(173, 161, 180)), which gives #ADA1B4 its character. If you plan to put text on a #ADA1B4 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #ADA1B4 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#ADA1B4 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#ADA1B4 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #ADA1B4

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Abbey Road color link
Abbey Road

#AFA8BC

Mischka color link
Mischka

#A5A9B2

Chatelle color link
Chatelle

#B3ABB6

Freestyling color link
Freestyling

#A4A8B0

Ajay color link
Ajay

#B0ACAE

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Lilac Luster color link
Lilac Luster

#AE98AA

Spun Pearl color link
Spun Pearl

#A2A1AC

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ADA1B4
  • RGB173, 161, 180
  • CMYK3, 7, 0, 29
  • CSSrgb(173, 161, 180)
  • HSL278°, 11%, 67%
  • HSL Precise277.895°, 11.243%, 66.863%
  • HSV278°, 11%, 71%
  • HSB278°, 11%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.631, 0.706)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.631, 0.706, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.631, 0.706)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.6%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDADA1B4
  • DECIMAL ID11379124
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01