#AD959B Color Information

Hex color code: #AD959B

A subtle red shade, #AD959B appears as (173, 149, 155) in RGB and (345°, 13%, 63%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#AD959B

RGB

173, 149, 155

HSL

345°, 13%, 63%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 10%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD959B;
background-color: #AD959B;
border-color: #AD959B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD959B;
border: 2px solid #AD959B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD959B]
text-[#AD959B]
border-[#AD959B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD959B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD959B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD959B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD959B; 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 #AD959B; background-color: #AD959B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD959B20; border-left: 4px solid #AD959B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD959B; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD959B in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 149, 155

Red: 173 / Green: 149 / Blue: 155

HSL

345°, 13%, 63%

Hue: 345° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 10%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD959B?

#AD959B is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

94ADA7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD959B to RGB:

rgb(173, 149, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD959B to HSL:

hsl(345, 13%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD959B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 14%, 10%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted red tone, #AD959B has RGB (173, 149, 155) and HSL (345°, 13%, 63%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD959B is #94ADA7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD94A7.

Use #AD959B in CSS: color: #AD959B or background-color: #AD959B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD959B

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD959B?

#AD959B is a muted red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #AD959B?

#AD959B in RGB is (173, 149, 155) - 173 red, 149 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #AD959B in CSS?

Use #AD959B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD959B?

#94ADA7 (complementary), #AD94A7 (analogous), and #8A6A72 (lighter shade) work well with #AD959B.