#AD4B68 Hex Color
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#ad4b68 is a muted, warm pink with red and mauve undertones. Its medium-dark lightness and restrained saturation create a mellow, intimate mood linked with kindness, romance, and subtle seduction. Use it as a supporting tone beside ivory or deep plum in cosmetics, fashion, and nightlife palettes. The hex code #ad4b68 supports white body text at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #ad4b68
What is #ad4b68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad4b68 is rgb(173, 75, 104), in HSL hsl(342, 40%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 40%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad4b68?
#ad4b68 pairs well with ivory, deep plum, charcoal, and muted blush, balancing its warm mauve-red character with light neutrals or darker depth. Use ivory for soft contrast, plum for richer palettes, and charcoal for grounded text or accents.
Does #ad4b68 read as warm or cool?
#ad4b68 reads as a warm, muted pink because its red base is softened by mauve undertones rather than blue. Its restrained saturation keeps the warmth gentle and intimate, making it more subdued than a bright rose or hot pink.
Is #ad4b68 readable on white or black?
#ad4b68 has a 5.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.98:1 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.