#ADA5AA Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Gray (X11)
What is hex #ADA5AA Color?
The color name of hex code #ADA5AA is Dark Gray (X11). The RGB values are (173, 165, 170) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:2 K:32. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ADA5AA has a hue of 323°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 68%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #ADA5AA Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Gray (X11) |
| RGB Values | (173, 165, 170) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 2%, 32%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (323°, 5%, 68%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #525A55 [Davy's Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 7038 [Agate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #A5ADA8 [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| #ADA5AA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A9A9A9 |
| Desaturated | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A7A7A7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CDCDCD |
Hex #ADA5AA Color Palettes
ADA5AA is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #ADA5AA is #A5ADA8 which is called Dark Gray (X11). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ADA5AA color is offered by #A5ADA8. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #ADA5AA are #ADA5A6 and #ACA5AD, called Dark Gray (X11) and Silver (Metallic), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ADA5AA with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #ADA5AA are #A6ADA5 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A5ADAC (Metallic Silver). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#ADA5AA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AAADA5 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A5AAAD (Metallic Silver) along with #ADA5AA, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #ADA5AA has #AAADA5 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A5ADA8 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A8A5AD (Metallic Silver). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #ADA5AA contains #ADACA5 (Dark Gray (X11)), #A5ADA8 (Dark Gray (X11)) and #A5A6AD (Metallic Silver). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #ADA5AA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #ADA5AA rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of ADA5AA Color
Tints
BDB7BB- C6C0C4
- CEC9CC
- D6D2D5
- DEDBDD
- E6E4E6
- EFEDEE
- F7F6F7
Tones
- A49EA2
- A09A9D
- 9B9699
- 979395
- 928F91
- 8E8B8D
- 898788
- 858484
Shades
- 8A8488
- 797477
- 686366
- 575355
- 454244
- 343233
- 232122
- 111111
#ADA5AA Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
