Matrix

Q: How do I use #AD5256 in CSS?

You can use #AD5256 in CSS with: background-color: #AD5256; or color: #AD5256; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 82, 86). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 53%, 50%, 32%.

#AD5256

Matrix is a warm medium color with the hex code #AD5256. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 173, 82, 86 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 53%, 50%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Matrix color values

HEX: #AD5256
RGB: 173, 82, 86
HSL: 357°, 36%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 53, 50, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Matrix sits at 357° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Matrix is rendered as rgb(173, 82, 86), where the red channel dominates at 173, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Matrix translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 53M 50Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Matrix

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AD5256;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 82, 86;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AD5256',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 53%
Y: 50%
K: 32%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(173, 82, 86)
rgba(173, 82, 86, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 357° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AD5256?

#AD5256 is Matrix, a warm medium color with RGB values of 173, 82, 86. It has a hue of 357°, 36% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AD5256?

The RGB color code for #AD5256 is rgb(173, 82, 86). This means it contains 173 red, 82 green, and 86 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Matrix a warm or cool color?

Matrix (#AD5256) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AD5256 in CSS?

You can use #AD5256 in CSS with: background-color: #AD5256; or color: #AD5256; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 82, 86). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 53%, 50%, 32%.