#AD8585 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD8585

#AD8585 is a subtle red color. In RGB it is (173, 133, 133), and in HSL it is (0°, 20%, 60%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#AD8585

RGB

173, 133, 133

HSL

0°, 20%, 60%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 23%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD8585;
background-color: #AD8585;
border-color: #AD8585;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD8585;
border: 2px solid #AD8585;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD8585]
text-[#AD8585]
border-[#AD8585]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD8585]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD8585, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD8585; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD8585; color: #000000; }

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 #AD8585; background-color: #AD858515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD858520; border-left: 4px solid #AD8585; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD8585; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD8585 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 133, 133

Red: 173 / Green: 133 / Blue: 133

HSL

0°, 20%, 60%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 23%, 23%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD8585?

#AD8585 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

85ADAD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD8585 to RGB:

rgb(173, 133, 133)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD8585 to HSL:

hsl(0, 20%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD8585 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 23%, 23%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel red tone, #AD8585 has RGB (173, 133, 133) and HSL (0°, 20%, 60%). 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 #AD8585 is #85ADAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD8599.

Use #AD8585 in CSS: color: #AD8585 or background-color: #AD8585. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD8585

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD8585?

#AD8585 is a pastel red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AD8585?

#AD8585 in RGB is (173, 133, 133) - 173 red, 133 green, and 133 blue.

How to use #AD8585 in CSS?

Use #AD8585 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD8585?

#85ADAD (complementary), #AD8599 (analogous), and #8A5C5C (lighter shade) work well with #AD8585.