#AD4B2A Hex Color
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#ad4b2a is an earthy, muted terracotta with a distinct warm undertone. Because this shade is desaturated, it lacks the aggression of pure red and works well as a grounding accent color. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to balance its inherent heat. The hex code for this reddish tone is #ad4b2a, which provides enough contrast for readable text.
Questions about #ad4b2a
What is #ad4b2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad4b2a is rgb(173, 75, 42), in HSL hsl(15, 61%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 76%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad4b2a?
Is #ad4b2a readable on white or black?
#ad4b2a has a 5.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.