Information about #ADB3B3 color

#ADB3B3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#ADB3B3 falls into the Cyan Color Family — Desaturated, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(173, 179, 179) — 67.8% red, 70.2% green, 70.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 0 / 0 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ADB3B3 presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Misty Ash (#ADB2B0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Periglacial Blue (#ACB6B2) and Metro (#ACAFB1).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(173, 179, 179)), which gives #ADB3B3 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #ADB3B3: 9.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for white. #ADB3B3 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#ADB3B3 color variations

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

#ADB3B3 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 #ADB3B3

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

Misty Ash color link
Misty Ash

#ADB2B0

Metro color link
Metro

#ACAFB1

Silver Foil color link
Silver Foil

#AFB1AE

Casper color link
Casper

#AAB5B8

Emerge color link
Emerge

#ADBAB5

Hermitage color link
Hermitage

#B1B9B4

Bombay color link
Bombay

#AEAEAD

Ajay color link
Ajay

#B0ACAE

#ADB3B3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ADB3B3
  • RGB173, 179, 179
  • CMYK2, 0, 0, 30
  • HSL180°, 4%, 69%
  • HSL Precise180°, 3.797%, 69.02%
  • HSV180°, 3%, 70%
  • HSB180°, 3%, 70%
  • HEX IDADB3B3
  • DECIMAL ID11383731
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.2%
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