#AD2E2E Hex Color
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This brick red is a saturated, warm shade with roots in traditional terracotta. The hex code #ad2e2e brings intensity and confidence to any design. Because it feels grounded yet energetic, designers often choose this bold tone for impactful accents, moody backgrounds, or urgent calls to action. It balances passion with stability, making it effective for rustic aesthetics and attention-grabbing marketing materials.
Questions about #ad2e2e
What is #ad2e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad2e2e is rgb(173, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(0, 58%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 73%, 32%.
What colors pair well with this brick red?
Warm brick red works best when balanced by cooling neutrals or soft earth tones. Pair this shade with deep charcoal, warm cream, or sage green to anchor your design while maintaining its vibrant, energetic, and rustic aesthetic appeal.
Is #ad2e2e suitable for large backgrounds or text?
This color functions best as an impactful accent or a moody, dark background element. It is generally too intense for large blocks of body text and requires white or light-colored text for accessibility to meet standard contrast guidelines.
Is #ad2e2e readable on white or black?
#ad2e2e has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.