Information about #AD2E4C color

#AD2E4C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AD2E4C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 46, 76) (67.8% red, 18% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 50 / 38 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AD2E4C is a confidently colored red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Amaranth Purple (#AB274F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vibe (#AC3142) and Crash Hot (#AF2E40).

In RGB terms — rgb(173, 46, 76) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AD2E4C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #AD2E4C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AD2E4C color variations

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#AD2E4C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AD2E4C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Vibe color link
Vibe

#AC3142

Crash Hot color link
Crash Hot

#AF2E40

Hibiscus color link
Hibiscus

#B33654

Robin Red color link
Robin Red

#A72655

Bombshell color link
Bombshell

#AE2F3E

StitchCraft color link
StitchCraft

#B02A3E

Strever Rose color link
Strever Rose

#A8305C

French Wine color link
French Wine

#AC1E44

Bliss color link
Bliss

#B3393E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD2E4C
  • RGB173, 46, 76
  • CMYK0, 50, 38, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 46, 76)
  • HSL346°, 58%, 43%
  • HSL Precise345.827°, 57.991%, 42.941%
  • HSV346°, 73%, 68%
  • HSB346°, 73%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.180, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.180, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.180, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAD2E4C
  • DECIMAL ID11349580
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01