#ad878d - Orchid Red color

This shade is a muted, dusty rose with warm mauve and soft brown undertones, creating a gentle, sophisticated neutrality. It reads as both cozy and refined—subtle enough for pared-back interiors yet warm enough to add romantic depth in fashion or stationery. It pairs beautifully with cream, charcoal, soft sage, and metallic gold or brass accents. Use it to evoke vintage elegance, quiet warmth, or understated femininity without overwhelming brighter or cooler color palettes.

color #ad878d

#ad878d color RGB value is 173, 135, 141, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.220, 0.185, 0.322. Alternative names for that color are: orchid red, gray, rosybrown, pharlap, beaver, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
173, 135, 141
rgb(173, 135, 141)
CMYK
0.00, 0.220, 0.185, 0.322
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sRGB
0.678, 0.529, 0.553
rgb(67.8% 52.9% 55.3%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.635, 0.525, 0.547
color(a98-rgb 0.635 0.525 0.547)
HCT
6.90, 17.1, 60.0
color(--hct 6.9 11.8% 60%)
HSL
351, 18.8, 60.4
hsl(351 18.8% 60.4%)
HSV
351, 22.0, 67.8
color(--hsv 351 22% 67.8%)
HWB
351, 52.9, 32.2
hwb(351 52.9% 32.2%)
Lab
60.1, 15.7, 2.64
lab(60.1 15.7 2.64)
P3
0.655, 0.535, 0.554
color(display-p3 0.655 0.535 0.554)
XYZ D50
0.314, 0.283, 0.220
color(xyz-d50 0.314 0.283 0.22)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#ad878d
RGB:173 135 141
HSL:350.53deg 18.81% 60.39%
HEX:#87ada7
RGB:135 173 167
HSL:170.53deg 18.81% 60.39%

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