#AD5252 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD5252

#AD5252 is a gentle red color. In RGB it is (173, 82, 82), and in HSL it is (0°, 36%, 50%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#AD5252

RGB

173, 82, 82

HSL

0°, 36%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 53%, 53%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD5252;
background-color: #AD5252;
border-color: #AD5252;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD5252;
border: 2px solid #AD5252;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD5252]
text-[#AD5252]
border-[#AD5252]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD5252]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD5252, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD5252; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD5252; 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 #AD5252; background-color: #AD525215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD525220; border-left: 4px solid #AD5252; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD5252; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD5252 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 82, 82

Red: 173 / Green: 82 / Blue: 82

HSL

0°, 36%, 50%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 53%, 53%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 53% / Yellow: 53% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD5252?

#AD5252 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

52ADAD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD5252 to RGB:

rgb(173, 82, 82)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD5252 to HSL:

hsl(0, 36%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD5252 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 53%, 53%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AD5252 is a soft red color with RGB values of 173, 82, 82 and HSL of 0°, 36%, 50%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD5252 is #52ADAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD5280.

Use #AD5252 in CSS: color: #AD5252 or background-color: #AD5252. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD5252

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.11:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD5252?

#AD5252 is a soft red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AD5252?

#AD5252 in RGB is (173, 82, 82) - 173 red, 82 green, and 82 blue.

How to use #AD5252 in CSS?

Use #AD5252 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD5252?

#52ADAD (complementary), #AD5280 (analogous), and #793939 (lighter shade) work well with #AD5252.