darkgray

#AD999E

MutedNeutral

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB173, 153, 158
CMYK0, 12, 9, 32
HSL345°, 11%, 64%
LAB65, 8, 0
Closest Library Match
stone-40098% Match

Readability

2.68On WhiteFAIL
7.82On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #AD999E

The hexadecimal color code #AD999E is a light, desaturated shade of Red (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #AD999E is comprised of 173 red, 153 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 345 degrees, a saturation of 11%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 410 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 #AD999E.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind