Information about #AD180B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AD180B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(173, 24, 11) — 67.8% red, 9.4% green, 4.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 58 / 64 / 32. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A intensely saturated red, #AD180B sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tomato Sauce (#B21807). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rufous (#A81C07) and Red Thread (#A81900).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 24, 11)), which gives #AD180B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AD180B color variations

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#AD180B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AD180B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

#AD180B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD180B
  • RGB173, 24, 11
  • CMYK0, 58, 64, 32
  • HSL5°, 88%, 36%
  • HSL Precise4.815°, 88.043%, 36.078%
  • HSV5°, 94%, 68%
  • HSB5°, 94%, 68%
  • HEX IDAD180B
  • DECIMAL ID11343883
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.3%
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