#AD2E18 Hex Color

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The hex code #ad2e18 is a dark, saturated brick red with warm orange and terracotta undertones. Its strong chroma brings energy and urgency, while its low lightness adds seriousness and grounded warmth. Use it as a bold accent, call-to-action, or rustic background, paired with cream or charcoal. White text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for small body text.

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What is #ad2e18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #ad2e18 is rgb(173, 46, 24), in HSL hsl(9, 76%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 86%, 32%.

What colors pair well with #ad2e18?

#ad2e18 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted olive, and dusty blue because its warm, saturated red gains balance from softer, cooler, or earthy partners. Use cream for a welcoming palette, charcoal for stronger contrast, and olive for a rustic direction.

Is #ad2e18 readable on white or black?

#ad2e18 has a 6.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.

#AD2E18 Hex Color

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