#AD9999

The hexadecimal color code #AD9999 is a light, desaturated shade of Red (known as rosybrown). In the RGB color model, #AD9999 is comprised of 173 red, 153 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 0 degrees, a saturation of 11%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 650 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Red atmospheres. Designers searching for Red color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #AD9999.