#AD9998 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD9998

The hex color #AD9998 is a balanced red with RGB values of (173, 153, 152) and HSL of (3°, 11%, 64%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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HEX

#AD9998

RGB

173, 153, 152

HSL

3°, 11%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 12%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD9998;
background-color: #AD9998;
border-color: #AD9998;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD9998;
border: 2px solid #AD9998;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD9998]
text-[#AD9998]
border-[#AD9998]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD9998]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD9998, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD9998; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD9998; 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 #AD9998; background-color: #AD999815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD999820; border-left: 4px solid #AD9998; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD9998; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD9998 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 153, 152

Red: 173 / Green: 153 / Blue: 152

HSL

3°, 11%, 64%

Hue: 3° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 12%, 32%

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

What color is #AD9998?

#AD9998 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

99ACAD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD9998 to RGB:

rgb(173, 153, 152)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD9998 to HSL:

hsl(3, 11%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD9998 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated red tone, #AD9998 has RGB (173, 153, 152) and HSL (3°, 11%, 64%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD9998 is #99ACAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD99A2.

Use #AD9998 in CSS: color: #AD9998 or background-color: #AD9998. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD9998

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.79:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9998?

#AD9998 is a understated red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #AD9998?

#AD9998 in RGB is (173, 153, 152) - 173 red, 153 green, and 152 blue.

How to use #AD9998 in CSS?

Use #AD9998 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD9998?

#99ACAD (complementary), #AD99A2 (analogous), and #8B716F (lighter shade) work well with #AD9998.