Information about #AD6A8C color

#AD6A8C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AD6A8C is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 106, 140) (67.8% red, 41.6% green, 54.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 26 / 13 / 32 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AD6A8C is a mildly saturated rose that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Tapestry (#B37084). Nearby in the Register you will also find Turkish Rose (#B57281) and Butterfly (#A46B9B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 106, 140)), which gives #AD6A8C its character. If you plan to put text on a #AD6A8C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AD6A8C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AD6A8C color variations

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#AD6A8C 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 #AD6A8C

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

Tapestry color link
Tapestry

#B37084

Turkish Rose color link
Turkish Rose

#B57281

Butterfly color link
Butterfly

#A46B9B

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Rustic Rose color link
Rustic Rose

#AB7E85

Red Wisteria color link
Red Wisteria

#BB7796

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Vintage color link
Vintage

#A78087

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD6A8C
  • RGB173, 106, 140
  • CMYK0, 26, 13, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 106, 140)
  • HSL330°, 29%, 55%
  • HSL Precise329.552°, 29.004%, 54.706%
  • HSV330°, 39%, 68%
  • HSB330°, 39%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.416, 0.549)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.416, 0.549, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.416, 0.549)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAD6A8C
  • DECIMAL ID11365004
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01