#AD8885 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD8885

#AD8885 is a delicate red color. In RGB it is (173, 136, 133), and in HSL it is (4°, 20%, 60%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#AD8885

RGB

173, 136, 133

HSL

4°, 20%, 60%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 23%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD8885;
background-color: #AD8885;
border-color: #AD8885;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD8885;
border: 2px solid #AD8885;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD8885]
text-[#AD8885]
border-[#AD8885]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD8885]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD8885, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD8885; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD8885; 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 #AD8885; background-color: #AD888515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD888520; border-left: 4px solid #AD8885; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD8885; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD8885 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 136, 133

Red: 173 / Green: 136 / Blue: 133

HSL

4°, 20%, 60%

Hue: 4° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 23%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD8885?

#AD8885 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

85ABAD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD8885 to RGB:

rgb(173, 136, 133)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD8885 to HSL:

hsl(4, 20%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD8885 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 21%, 23%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #AD8885 has RGB (173, 136, 133) and HSL (4°, 20%, 60%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD8885 is #85ABAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD8596.

Use #AD8885 in CSS: color: #AD8885 or background-color: #AD8885. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD8885

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.64:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD8885?

#AD8885 is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AD8885?

#AD8885 in RGB is (173, 136, 133) - 173 red, 136 green, and 133 blue.

How to use #AD8885 in CSS?

Use #AD8885 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD8885?

#85ABAD (complementary), #AD8596 (analogous), and #8A5F5C (lighter shade) work well with #AD8885.