#AD8494 Hex Color
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This dusty pink is a mellow, unsaturated tone with a warm, ashy undertone. It provides excellent readability for small body text when paired with black, making it a reliable choice for UI design. Use the hex code #ad8494 as a supporting accent in floral branding or fashion palettes to evoke tenderness and sensitivity without the sweetness of brighter pinks.
Questions about #ad8494
What is #ad8494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8494 is rgb(173, 132, 148), in HSL hsl(337, 20%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 14%, 32%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ad8494 in UI design?
Is #ad8494 considered a warm or cool color?
While it sits in the pink family, #ad8494 reads as a warm, ashy tone rather than a cool or neon-adjacent shade. Its muted, unsaturated nature makes it feel grounded and earthy, avoiding the high-energy sweetness often associated with bright pinks.
Is #ad8494 readable on white or black?
#ad8494 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.