#ADAE9B Hex Color
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#adae9b is a dusty, desaturated yellow with dominant gray undertones. This muted shade functions well as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant feature. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or rustic earth tones to ground a palette. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it works reliably for readable UI backgrounds. The hex code for this color is #adae9b.
Questions about #adae9b
What is #adae9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adae9b is rgb(173, 174, 155), in HSL hsl(63, 10%, 65%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 11%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #adae9b for a balanced design palette?
Where does #adae9b work best in UI and digital projects?
#adae9b excels as a background neutral where you need readability without harsh, high-contrast starkness. It creates a calm, professional interface that avoids the sterile feeling of pure gray by introducing just enough yellow to feel organic and approachable.
Is #adae9b readable on white or black?
#adae9b has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.