#ADB8CA
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 173
G: 184
B: 202

Web Safe Color

#99CCCC

HSL Values

H: 217°
S: 21%
L: 74%

CMYK Values

C: 14%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 21%

Dominant Component: BLUE. This color has a strong blue component, making it appear more blue-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#ACB3C4
RGB(172, 179, 196)
#B4B7C8
RGB(180, 183, 200)
#A6ABDD
RGB(166, 171, 221)
#AFA9C7
RGB(175, 169, 199)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #ADB8CA; }
Text with #ADB8CA color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #ADB8CA; }
Element with #ADB8CA background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #ADB8CA; }
Element with #ADB8CA border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #ADB8CA; }
Element with #ADB8CA shadow

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The color #ADB8CA (RGB 173, 184, 202) contains high red, high green, and high blue values, making it primarily a blue color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Trust & Stability

With blue as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of calmness, trust, and stability. Blue colors are often associated with professionalism, serenity, and depth.

The lighter tone adds a sense of accessibility and openness to the color's impact.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Blue-dominant colors are frequently used in corporate websites, social media platforms, and applications where trust and reliability are important.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.