#AD1499 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD1499

The hex color #AD1499 is a striking magenta with RGB values of (173, 20, 153) and HSL of (308°, 79%, 38%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Violet Red

HEX

#AD1499

RGB

173, 20, 153

HSL

308°, 79%, 38%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 12%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD1499;
background-color: #AD1499;
border-color: #AD1499;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD1499;
border: 2px solid #AD1499;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD1499]
text-[#AD1499]
border-[#AD1499]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD1499]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD1499, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD1499; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD1499; 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 #AD1499; background-color: #AD149915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD149920; border-left: 4px solid #AD1499; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD1499; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD1499 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 20, 153

Red: 173 / Green: 20 / Blue: 153

HSL

308°, 79%, 38%

Hue: 308° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 12%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 88% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD1499?

#AD1499 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

14AD29

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD1499 to RGB:

rgb(173, 20, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD1499 to HSL:

hsl(308, 79%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD1499 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 88%, 12%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic magenta tone, #AD1499 has RGB (173, 20, 153) and HSL (308°, 79%, 38%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD1499 is #14AD29, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7514AD.

Use #AD1499 in CSS: color: #AD1499 or background-color: #AD1499. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD1499

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.34:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD1499?

#AD1499 is a dynamic magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AD1499?

#AD1499 in RGB is (173, 20, 153) - 173 red, 20 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #AD1499 in CSS?

Use #AD1499 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD1499?

#14AD29 (complementary), #7514AD (analogous), and #690C5D (lighter shade) work well with #AD1499.