#AD9CA2 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD9CA2

#AD9CA2 is a subtle magenta color. In RGB it is (173, 156, 162), and in HSL it is (339°, 9%, 65%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#AD9CA2

RGB

173, 156, 162

HSL

339°, 9%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 6%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD9CA2;
background-color: #AD9CA2;
border-color: #AD9CA2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD9CA2;
border: 2px solid #AD9CA2;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD9CA2]
text-[#AD9CA2]
border-[#AD9CA2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD9CA2]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD9CA2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD9CA2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD9CA2; 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 #AD9CA2; background-color: #AD9CA215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD9CA220; border-left: 4px solid #AD9CA2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD9CA2; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD9CA2 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 156, 162

Red: 173 / Green: 156 / Blue: 162

HSL

339°, 9%, 65%

Hue: 339° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 6%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 6% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD9CA2?

#AD9CA2 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9EAEA8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD9CA2 to RGB:

rgb(173, 156, 162)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD9CA2 to HSL:

hsl(339, 9%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD9CA2 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 6%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced magenta tone, #AD9CA2 has RGB (173, 156, 162) and HSL (339°, 9%, 65%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD9CA2 is #9EAEA8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AE9EAB.

Use #AD9CA2 in CSS: color: #AD9CA2 or background-color: #AD9CA2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD9CA2

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.05:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9CA2?

#AD9CA2 is a balanced magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #AD9CA2?

#AD9CA2 in RGB is (173, 156, 162) - 173 red, 156 green, and 162 blue.

How to use #AD9CA2 in CSS?

Use #AD9CA2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD9CA2?

#9EAEA8 (complementary), #AE9EAB (analogous), and #8B747C (lighter shade) work well with #AD9CA2.