#AD142B Color Information

Hex color code: #AD142B

A dynamic red shade, #AD142B appears as (173, 20, 43) in RGB and (351°, 79%, 38%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameFirebrick

HEX

#AD142B

RGB

173, 20, 43

HSL

351°, 79%, 38%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 75%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD142B;
background-color: #AD142B;
border-color: #AD142B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD142B;
border: 2px solid #AD142B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD142B]
text-[#AD142B]
border-[#AD142B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD142B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD142B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD142B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD142B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AD142B; background-color: #AD142B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD142B20; border-left: 4px solid #AD142B; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AD142B; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD142B in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 20, 43

Red: 173 / Green: 20 / Blue: 43

HSL

351°, 79%, 38%

Hue: 351° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 75%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 88% / Yellow: 75% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD142B?

#AD142B is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

14AD96

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD142B to RGB:

rgb(173, 20, 43)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD142B to HSL:

hsl(351, 79%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD142B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 88%, 75%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic red tone, #AD142B has RGB (173, 20, 43) and HSL (351°, 79%, 38%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD142B is #14AD96, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD1478.

Use #AD142B in CSS: color: #AD142B or background-color: #AD142B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD142B

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.91:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD142B?

#AD142B is a dynamic red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AD142B?

#AD142B in RGB is (173, 20, 43) - 173 red, 20 green, and 43 blue.

How to use #AD142B in CSS?

Use #AD142B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD142B?

#14AD96 (complementary), #AD1478 (analogous), and #690C1A (lighter shade) work well with #AD142B.