analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADB3DB — Silver
#ADB3DB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 232° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#adb3db
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ADB3DB
- f4f5fa
- d4d7ec
- b3b9de
- 939bcf
- 727cc1
- 515eb3
- 414c94
- 333b74
- 242b53
- 161a32
- 080912
Color schemes using #ADB3DB
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#ADB3DB FAQ
What color is #ADB3DB?
#ADB3DB is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 39% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADB3DB?
#ADB3DB is rgb(173, 179, 219) in RGB, hsl(232, 39%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 18%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADB3DB?
White text on this background reaches 2.05:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.25:1.
What colors go well with #ADB3DB?
Its direct complement is #DBD5AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBBEAD and #CADBAD gives you contrast without the vibration.