#ADB6C7 Hex Color
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#adb6c7 is a light, muted blue with ashy gray undertones and a dusty, controlled appearance. Its restrained tone suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal text; black text provides about 10.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #adb6c7.
Questions about #adb6c7
What is #adb6c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adb6c7 is rgb(173, 182, 199), in HSL hsl(219, 19%, 73%) and in CMYK 13%, 9%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #adb6c7?
#adb6c7 pairs well with navy, charcoal, white, and muted blue-gray accents, creating a restrained, professional palette with enough contrast for hierarchy across interfaces, dashboards, and brand materials without making them feel harsh. Darker partners work best for text and emphasis, while pale neutrals keep layouts light and balanced.
What undertones make #adb6c7 look cool rather than warm?
#adb6c7 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue cast is softened by gray, ashy undertones rather than yellow or red warmth across common lighting conditions and digital interfaces. That balance gives it a calm, controlled appearance instead of a bright or icy look.
Is #adb6c7 readable on white or black?
#adb6c7 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.29:1 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.