Information about #AD6179 color

#AD6179 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AD6179 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 97, 121) (67.8% red, 38% green, 47.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 20 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AD6179 presents itself as a moderately toned pink-red rose — one that feels open and friendly. 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 Aiyana (#A86272). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Minnelli (#B16B79) and Kir Royale Rose (#B45877).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 97, 121)), which gives #AD6179 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AD6179 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. No one has named #AD6179 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AD6179 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AD6179 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 #AD6179

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

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Mild Rose color link
Mild Rose

#A95680

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Deep Puce color link
Deep Puce

#A95C68

Rose Dust color link
Rose Dust

#9E5E6F

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Tapestry color link
Tapestry

#B37084

China Rose color link
China Rose

#A8516E

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

#AD6179 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD6179
  • RGB173, 97, 121
  • CMYK0, 30, 20, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 97, 121)
  • HSL341°, 32%, 53%
  • HSL Precise341.053°, 31.667%, 52.941%
  • HSV341°, 44%, 68%
  • HSB341°, 44%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.380, 0.475)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.380, 0.475, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.380, 0.475)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAD6179
  • DECIMAL ID11362681
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01