#AD3333 Hex Color
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This bold, brick red brings both warmth and intensity to a design. With its earthy undertones, #ad3333 provides a grounded, rustic feel that grabs attention without being overly aggressive. Artists often turn to this shade for traditional aesthetics or to create high-impact calls to action. The hex code for this saturated color is #ad3333.
Questions about #ad3333
What is #ad3333 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad3333 is rgb(173, 51, 51), in HSL hsl(0, 54%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 71%, 32%.
What colors pair best with #ad3333?
This brick red works best when paired with warm neutrals like soft beige or creamy off-white to emphasize its rustic quality. For a higher contrast look, try pairing it with muted sage greens or deep charcoal grays to ground the intensity.
Is #ad3333 considered a warm or cool color?
This shade is distinctly warm due to its strong red pigment and subtle orange undertones. It evokes the feeling of natural clay or fired bricks, making it an excellent choice for designs needing a welcoming, stable, and organic sense of energy.
Is #ad3333 readable on white or black?
#ad3333 has a 6.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.