#ADA3A1 Hex Color
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#ada3a1 is an ashy, dusty red with very low saturation, giving it an almost gray appearance and a soft warm undertone. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in restrained branding, editorial layouts, and romance-themed designs. It can look muddy at large sizes, but black text remains highly readable, with about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #ada3a1
What is #ada3a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ada3a1 is rgb(173, 163, 161), in HSL hsl(10, 7%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 7%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ada3a1?
Pair #ada3a1 with charcoal, cream, or burgundy to define its muted red undertone while keeping the palette restrained and warm. Charcoal adds weight, while cream preserves its dusty softness in print and digital layouts.
Is #ada3a1 readable on white or black?
#ada3a1 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 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.