Cross My Heart color: hex code #AD2A2D
Cross My Heart has the hex code #AD2A2D. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.8% red, 16.5% green and 17.6% blue (173, 42, 45).
Its hue angle is 359°, with 61% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 74% yellow and 32% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.68:1).
Cross My Heart (#AD2A2D) color codes
| HEX | #AD2A2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 42, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.8%, 16.5%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(359, 61%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(359, 76%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 76%, 74%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(39.13, 52.35, 30.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(39.13, 60.83, 30.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.537, 10.732, 3.578) | |
| Decimal | 11348525 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cross My Heart, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AD2A2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #AD2A2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AD2A2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#514a2cProtanopia
no red cones#726628Deuteranopia
no green cones#bf002dTritanopia
no blue cones#5c5c5cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ad2a2d; }
.text { color: #ad2a2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ad2a2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(173 42 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ad2a2d, #ad682a); }Similar colors
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See #AD2A2D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AD2A2D?
- #AD2A2D is a moderate red known as Cross My Heart. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cross My Heart?
- The RGB value is 173, 42, 45: 173 red, 42 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cross My Heart?
- The complementary color is #2AADAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AD2A2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.15:1 and white text 6.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.