#AD9CA6

#AD9CA6

Overview

#AD9CA6 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 173, 156, 166, in HSL 324.7°, 9.4%, 64.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.8%, 4.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 7040 Window Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD9CA6

RGB

173, 156, 166

HSL

324.7, 9.4%, 64.5%

HSV

324.7, 9.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.8%, 4.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.7105 0.0243 341.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AD9CA6;
color: #AD9CA6;
border-color: #AD9CA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.08:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD9CA6?

RGB(173, 156, 166) · HSL(324.7, 9.4%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 9.8%, 4.0%, 32.2%)

Does #AD9CA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.6:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD9CA6?

Use 000000 text on a #AD9CA6 background; contrast on black is 8.08:1.