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#ADA23B

#ADA23B
Conversions
HEX#ADA23B
RGBrgb(173, 162, 59)
HSLhsl(54, 49%, 45%)
HSVhsv(54, 66%, 68%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 6%, 66%, 32%)
Copy CSS
color: #ada23b; /* rgb */ color: rgb(173, 162, 59); /* hsl */ color: hsl(54, 49%, 45%);
Contrast
On white2.62 : 1
On ink black7.30 : 1

About #ADA23B

#ADA23B is the hex color #ADA23B, which translates to rgb(173, 162, 59) in RGB and hsl(54, 49%, 45%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 54 degrees, with a saturation of 49 percent and a lightness of 45 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #ADA23B in a design

Text placed directly on #ADA23B is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #ADA23B

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #ADA23B for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #ADA23B

  • HEX: #ADA23B
  • RGB: rgb(173, 162, 59)
  • HSL: hsl(54, 49%, 45%)
  • HSV: hsv(54, 66%, 68%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 6%, 66%, 32%)

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