#AD9499 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD9499

#AD9499 is a subtle red color. In RGB it is (173, 148, 153), and in HSL it is (348°, 13%, 63%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#AD9499

RGB

173, 148, 153

HSL

348°, 13%, 63%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 12%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD9499;
background-color: #AD9499;
border-color: #AD9499;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD9499;
border: 2px solid #AD9499;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD9499]
text-[#AD9499]
border-[#AD9499]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD9499]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD9499, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD9499; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD9499; 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 #AD9499; background-color: #AD949915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD949920; border-left: 4px solid #AD9499; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD9499; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD9499 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 148, 153

Red: 173 / Green: 148 / Blue: 153

HSL

348°, 13%, 63%

Hue: 348° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 12%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD9499?

#AD9499 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

94ADA8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD9499 to RGB:

rgb(173, 148, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD9499 to HSL:

hsl(348, 13%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD9499 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 14%, 12%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle red tone, #AD9499 has RGB (173, 148, 153) and HSL (348°, 13%, 63%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD9499 is #94ADA8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD94A6.

Use #AD9499 in CSS: color: #AD9499 or background-color: #AD9499. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD9499

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9499?

#AD9499 is a subtle red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #AD9499?

#AD9499 in RGB is (173, 148, 153) - 173 red, 148 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #AD9499 in CSS?

Use #AD9499 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD9499?

#94ADA8 (complementary), #AD94A6 (analogous), and #8A6A71 (lighter shade) work well with #AD9499.