#AD438D Color Information

Hex color code: #AD438D

A delicate magenta shade, #AD438D appears as (173, 67, 141) in RGB and (318°, 44%, 47%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameViolet Red

HEX

#AD438D

RGB

173, 67, 141

HSL

318°, 44%, 47%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 18%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD438D;
background-color: #AD438D;
border-color: #AD438D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD438D;
border: 2px solid #AD438D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD438D]
text-[#AD438D]
border-[#AD438D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD438D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD438D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD438D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD438D; 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 #AD438D; background-color: #AD438D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD438D20; border-left: 4px solid #AD438D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD438D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD438D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 67, 141

Red: 173 / Green: 67 / Blue: 141

HSL

318°, 44%, 47%

Hue: 318° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 18%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 61% / Yellow: 18% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD438D?

#AD438D is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

43AD63

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD438D to RGB:

rgb(173, 67, 141)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD438D to HSL:

hsl(318, 44%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD438D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 61%, 18%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle magenta tone, #AD438D has RGB (173, 67, 141) and HSL (318°, 44%, 47%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD438D is #43AD63, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9743AD.

Use #AD438D in CSS: color: #AD438D or background-color: #AD438D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD438D

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.96:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD438D?

#AD438D is a subtle magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AD438D?

#AD438D in RGB is (173, 67, 141) - 173 red, 67 green, and 141 blue.

How to use #AD438D in CSS?

Use #AD438D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD438D?

#43AD63 (complementary), #9743AD (analogous), and #762E60 (lighter shade) work well with #AD438D.