#AD455A Hex Color
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This muted brick red feels grounded and rustic rather than aggressive. Because of its low saturation, #ad455a works best as a primary accent or a button color in UI design. It pairs well with soft creams or desaturated blues to balance the warmth. The hex code #ad455a provides 5.6:1 contrast against white text, ensuring excellent readability for small, functional elements.
Questions about #ad455a
What is #ad455a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad455a is rgb(173, 69, 90), in HSL hsl(348, 43%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 48%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad455a for balanced designs?
Soft creams and desaturated blues work best to temper the natural warmth of #ad455a. Using cream provides a gentle, high-contrast background, while slate blue introduces a complementary coolness that prevents the red from feeling overwhelming in UI layouts.
Is #ad455a readable on white or black?
#ad455a has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.