#AD551F Color Information

Hex color code: #AD551F

#AD551F is a invigorating orange color. In RGB it is (173, 85, 31), and in HSL it is (23°, 70%, 40%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#AD551F

RGB

173, 85, 31

HSL

23°, 70%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 51%, 82%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD551F;
background-color: #AD551F;
border-color: #AD551F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD551F;
border: 2px solid #AD551F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD551F]
text-[#AD551F]
border-[#AD551F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD551F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD551F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD551F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD551F; 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 #AD551F; background-color: #AD551F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD551F20; border-left: 4px solid #AD551F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD551F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD551F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 85, 31

Red: 173 / Green: 85 / Blue: 31

HSL

23°, 70%, 40%

Hue: 23° / Saturation: 70% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 51%, 82%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 51% / Yellow: 82% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD551F?

#AD551F is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1F77AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD551F to RGB:

rgb(173, 85, 31)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD551F to HSL:

hsl(23, 70%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD551F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 51%, 82%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AD551F is a warm orange color with RGB values of 173, 85, 31 and HSL of 23°, 70%, 40%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD551F is #1F77AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD1F2F.

Use #AD551F in CSS: color: #AD551F or background-color: #AD551F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD551F

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.10:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD551F?

#AD551F is a warm orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AD551F?

#AD551F in RGB is (173, 85, 31) - 173 red, 85 green, and 31 blue.

How to use #AD551F in CSS?

Use #AD551F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD551F?

#1F77AD (complementary), #AD1F2F (analogous), and #6C3513 (lighter shade) work well with #AD551F.