Information about #AD1C1A color

#AD1C1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AD1C1A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 28, 26) (67.8% red, 11% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 57 / 58 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AD1C1A presents itself as a vivid, lively warm red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Carnelian (#B31B1B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Del Toro (#B11D20) and Pulse (#A41D19).

The recipe behind #AD1C1A is rgb(173, 28, 26), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #AD1C1A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AD1C1A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AD1C1A color variations

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#AD1C1A 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 #AD1C1A

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

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

#AD1C1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD1C1A
  • RGB173, 28, 26
  • CMYK0, 57, 58, 32
  • HSL1°, 74%, 39%
  • HSL Precise0.816°, 73.869%, 39.02%
  • HSV1°, 85%, 68%
  • HSB1°, 85%, 68%
  • HEX IDAD1C1A
  • DECIMAL ID11344922
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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