#AD255F Color Information

Hex color code: #AD255F

#AD255F is a invigorating magenta color. In RGB it is (173, 37, 95), and in HSL it is (334°, 65%, 41%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Violet Red

HEX

#AD255F

RGB

173, 37, 95

HSL

334°, 65%, 41%

CMYK

0%, 79%, 45%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD255F;
background-color: #AD255F;
border-color: #AD255F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD255F;
border: 2px solid #AD255F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD255F]
text-[#AD255F]
border-[#AD255F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD255F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD255F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD255F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD255F; 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 #AD255F; background-color: #AD255F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD255F20; border-left: 4px solid #AD255F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD255F; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD255F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 37, 95

Red: 173 / Green: 37 / Blue: 95

HSL

334°, 65%, 41%

Hue: 334° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 79%, 45%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 79% / Yellow: 45% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD255F?

#AD255F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

25AD72

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD255F to RGB:

rgb(173, 37, 95)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD255F to HSL:

hsl(334, 65%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD255F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 79%, 45%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A warm magenta tone, #AD255F has RGB (173, 37, 95) and HSL (334°, 65%, 41%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD255F is #25AD72, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD25A3.

Use #AD255F in CSS: color: #AD255F or background-color: #AD255F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD255F

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.21:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD255F?

#AD255F is a warm magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AD255F?

#AD255F in RGB is (173, 37, 95) - 173 red, 37 green, and 95 blue.

How to use #AD255F in CSS?

Use #AD255F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD255F?

#25AD72 (complementary), #AD25A3 (analogous), and #6D173D (lighter shade) work well with #AD255F.