#AD3C1D Hex Color
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This saturated, fiery red commands attention through its intense, warm chroma. Because #ad3c1d is quite heavy, it works best as a small accent rather than a full background color. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance the heat. The hex code #ad3c1d offers enough contrast for legible white text, making it a functional choice for high-impact call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #ad3c1d
What is #ad3c1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad3c1d is rgb(173, 60, 29), in HSL hsl(13, 71%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 83%, 32%.
What colors pair effectively with the intensity of #ad3c1d?
This fiery red thrives when balanced by neutrals that ground its energy, such as a crisp cream or a deep, cooling slate gray. These combinations prevent the color from overwhelming a design while maintaining high legibility for text.
Is #ad3c1d readable on white or black?
#ad3c1d has a 6.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.