#AD779E color
The hex color #AD779E is a grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.8% red, 46.7% green and 62% blue (173, 119, 158).
Its hue angle is 317°, with 25% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 9% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Drama Queen (#A37298), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.91:1).
#AD779E color codes
| HEX | #AD779E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 119, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.8%, 46.7%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(317, 25%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(317, 31%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 31%, 9%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.63, 27.37, -12.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.63, 30.06, 335.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.002, 24.548, 35.499) | |
| Decimal | 11368350 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AD779E, 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 #AD779E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.91:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #AD779E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.91:1 | Pass | 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 #AD779E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7883a0Protanopia
no red cones#858b9cDeuteranopia
no green cones#b37885Tritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ad779e; }
.text { color: #ad779e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ad779e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(173 119 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ad779e, #ad7783); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #AD779E?
- #AD779E is a grayish magenta, closest to the named color Drama Queen. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AD779E?
- The RGB value is 173, 119, 158: 173 red, 119 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AD779E?
- The complementary color is #77AD86, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AD779E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.91:1 and white text 3.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.