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#ADB3C1 Hex Code

Color Name: Cadet Blue (Crayola)

What is hex #ADB3C1 Color?

Cadet Blue (Crayola) (Hex code: ADB3C1) Thumbnail

The color name of hex code #ADB3C1 is Cadet Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (173, 179, 193) which means it is composed of 32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:7 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #ADB3C1 has a hue of 222°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
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 #ADB3C1 Color Codes

Color NameCadet Blue (Crayola)
RGB Values(173, 179, 193)
CMYK Values(10%, 7%, 0%, 24%)
HSV/HSB Values(222°, 10%, 76%)
Closest Web Safe#99CCCC
Inverse Color#524C3E [Olive Drab Camouflage]
Closest Pantone®5295 C
Closest RAL7038 [Agate grey]
Complementary Color#C1BBAD [Black Shadows]
#ADB3C1 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#B6B6B6
Desaturated#B7B7B7
Weighted Average (Most Common)#B3B3B3
Weighted Average (Luma)#B3B3B3
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#D3D3D3

Hex #ADB3C1 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of ADB3C1. Complementary color is C1BBAD

Complementary Palette

The complement of #ADB3C1 is #C1BBAD which is called Black Shadows. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ADB3C1 color is offered by #C1BBAD. 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.

ADB3C1 C1BBAD
Analogous color palette with (ADB3C1, B1ADC1 and ADBDC1)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #ADB3C1 are #B1ADC1 and #ADBDC1, called Cadet Blue (Crayola) and Opal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #ADB3C1 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.

ADB3C1 B1ADC1 ADBDC1
Split Complementary color palette with (ADB3C1, C1B1AD and BDC1AD)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #ADB3C1 are #C1B1AD (Silver Pink) and #BDC1AD (Ash Gray). 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.

ADB3C1 C1B1AD BDC1AD
Triadic color palette with (ADB3C1, C1ADB3 and B3C1AD)

Triadic Palette

#ADB3C1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C1ADB3 (Black Shadows) and #B3C1AD (Ash Gray) along with #ADB3C1, 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.

ADB3C1 C1ADB3 B3C1AD
Tetradic color palette with (ADB3C1, C1ADB3, C1BBAD and ADC1BB)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #ADB3C1 has #C1ADB3 (Black Shadows), #C1BBAD (Black Shadows) and #ADC1BB (Opal). 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.

ADB3C1 C1ADB3 C1BBAD ADC1BB
Square color palette with (ADB3C1, C1ADBD, C1BBAD and ADC1B1)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #ADB3C1 contains #C1ADBD (Black Shadows), #C1BBAD (Black Shadows) and #ADC1B1 (Ash Gray). 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.

ADB3C1 C1ADBD C1BBAD ADC1B1
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Hex #ADB3C1 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #ADB3C1 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.

ADB3C1 B8ADC1 C1ADB9 C1B2AD BEC1AD ADC1AD ADC1BE

Tints, Tones & Shades of ADB3C1 Color

Tints

  • Transparent BDC2CDBDC2CD
  • Transparent C6CAD4C6CAD4
  • Transparent CED1DACED1DA
  • Transparent D6D9E0D6D9E0
  • Transparent DEE1E6DEE1E6
  • Transparent E6E8ECE6E8EC
  • Transparent EFF0F3EFF0F3
  • Transparent F7F7F9F7F7F9

Tones

  • Transparent A4A9B4A4A9B4
  • Transparent A0A4AEA0A4AE
  • Transparent 9B9FA79B9FA7
  • Transparent 979AA1979AA1
  • Transparent 92949A92949A
  • Transparent 8E8F948E8F94
  • Transparent 898A8D898A8D
  • Transparent 858587858587

Shades

  • Transparent 8A8F9A8A8F9A
  • Transparent 797D87797D87
  • Transparent 686B74686B74
  • Transparent 575A61575A61
  • Transparent 45484D45484D
  • Transparent 34363A34363A
  • Transparent 232427232427
  • Transparent 111213111213

#ADB3C1 Color Patterns

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    #ADB3C1 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #ADB3C1 Trellis Pattern

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    #ADB3C1 Plaid Pattern


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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.