#AD2422 Hex Color
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#ad2422 is a dark, fairly saturated warm red with strong depth and a slightly muted finish. Its bold presence suggests urgency, passion, courage, and danger, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, and dramatic accents. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #ad2422.
Questions about #ad2422
What is #ad2422 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad2422 is rgb(173, 36, 34), in HSL hsl(1, 67%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 80%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad2422?
#ad2422 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted blue-gray; these partners soften its intensity while preserving contrast, helping branding, packaging, and editorial layouts feel grounded without making the red compete with every surrounding element.
Is #ad2422 readable on white or black?
#ad2422 has a 6.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.