#ADBCBF Hex Color
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#adbcbf is a pale, ashy cyan with dusty gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened appearance suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without feeling bright or playful. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or aerospace palettes, pairing it with charcoal for readable interfaces. Black text achieves about 10.7:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #adbcbf
What is #adbcbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adbcbf is rgb(173, 188, 191), in HSL hsl(190, 12%, 71%) and in CMYK 9%, 2%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #adbcbf?
Is #adbcbf a warm or cool color?
#adbcbf reads as a cool color because its cyan base is softened with gray rather than yellow or red. Its low saturation keeps that coolness restrained, giving interfaces and brand palettes a calm, dependable appearance instead of a bright, playful one.
Is #adbcbf readable on white or black?
#adbcbf has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.72:1 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.