#AD869E color
The hex color #AD869E is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.8% red, 52.5% green and 62% blue (173, 134, 158).
Its hue angle is 323°, with 19% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 9% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.68:1).
#AD869E color codes
| HEX | #AD869E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 134, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.8%, 52.5%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(323, 19%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(323, 23%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 9%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.25, 18.91, -7.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.25, 20.17, 339.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.93, 28.404, 36.142) | |
| Decimal | 11372190 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AD869E, 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 #AD869E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #AD869E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.68:1 | 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 #AD869E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#888e9fProtanopia
no red cones#90939dDeuteranopia
no green cones#b2868eTritanopia
no blue cones#919191Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ad869e; }
.text { color: #ad869e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ad869e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(173 134 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ad869e, #ad868b); }
Similar colors
#af8ba8Voila!#b090b2Metal Petal#bf91b2Mauve Magic#b68692Punched Pink#967d96Amorous#bb99aaClassy Mauve#b97da8Romanov Mauve#c88ca4Pinch Me
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #AD869E?
- #AD869E is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AD869E?
- The RGB value is 173, 134, 158: 173 red, 134 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AD869E?
- The complementary color is #86AD95, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AD869E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.68:1 and white text 3.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.