#AD1496 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD1496

The hex color #AD1496 is a dynamic magenta with RGB values of (173, 20, 150) and HSL of (309°, 79%, 38%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Violet Red

HEX

#AD1496

RGB

173, 20, 150

HSL

309°, 79%, 38%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 13%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD1496;
background-color: #AD1496;
border-color: #AD1496;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD1496;
border: 2px solid #AD1496;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD1496]
text-[#AD1496]
border-[#AD1496]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD1496]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD1496, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD1496; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD1496; 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 #AD1496; background-color: #AD149615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD149620; border-left: 4px solid #AD1496; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD1496; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD1496 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 20, 150

Red: 173 / Green: 20 / Blue: 150

HSL

309°, 79%, 38%

Hue: 309° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 13%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 88% / Yellow: 13% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD1496?

#AD1496 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

14AD2B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD1496 to RGB:

rgb(173, 20, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD1496 to HSL:

hsl(309, 79%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD1496 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 88%, 13%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic magenta tone, #AD1496 has RGB (173, 20, 150) and HSL (309°, 79%, 38%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD1496 is #14AD2B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7814AD.

Use #AD1496 in CSS: color: #AD1496 or background-color: #AD1496. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD1496

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.32:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD1496?

#AD1496 is a dynamic magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AD1496?

#AD1496 in RGB is (173, 20, 150) - 173 red, 20 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #AD1496 in CSS?

Use #AD1496 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD1496?

#14AD2B (complementary), #7814AD (analogous), and #690C5B (lighter shade) work well with #AD1496.