Information about #ADACD0 color

#ADACD0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #ADACD0 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(173, 172, 208) — 67.8% red, 67.5% green, 81.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 14 / 14 / 0 / 18. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#ADACD0 presents itself as a mildly saturated classic blue — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. In practice it works well for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bauhaus (#A9AED5). Slightly further away sit Echo Blue (#A4AFCD) and Wild Blue Yonder (#A2ADD0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(173, 172, 208)), which gives #ADACD0 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 9.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.2:1. #ADACD0 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#ADACD0 color variations

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#ADACD0 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 #ADACD0

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

Bauhaus color link
Bauhaus

#A9AED5

Echo Blue color link
Echo Blue

#A4AFCD

Icebreaker color link
Icebreaker

#A9B7C9

Serendipity color link
Serendipity

#B1B9D3

Alaska color link
Alaska

#B2B9CD

Blue Bell color link
Blue Bell

#A2A2D0

Shinto color link
Shinto

#A6B5C6

Comfort Zone color link
Comfort Zone

#A2B9D2

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

Soft Violet color link
Soft Violet

#BBB5D8

#ADACD0 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ADACD0
  • RGB173, 172, 208
  • CMYK14, 14, 0, 18
  • HSL242°, 28%, 75%
  • HSL Precise241.667°, 27.692%, 74.51%
  • HSV242°, 17%, 82%
  • HSB242°, 17%, 82%
  • HEX IDADACD0
  • DECIMAL ID11381968
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB81.6%
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