#AD8E8E Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty red offers a muted tone that blends passion with calm. Its unsaturated quality makes it perfect for designs that need to draw subtle attention or create a sense of urgency without being loud. The hex code for this soft shade is #ad8e8e. How will you use this muted red to bring balance to your next project?
Questions about #ad8e8e
What is #ad8e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8e8e is rgb(173, 142, 142), in HSL hsl(0, 16%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 18%, 32%.
Is #ad8e8e readable on white or black?
#ad8e8e has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.