#AD514F Hex Color

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#ad514f is a muted brick red with a terracotta warmth that stays earthy instead of loud. Its low saturation makes it better as a supporting tone or accent than a full background, where it can read flat. It flatters sage green and cream nicely. White text also passes contrast checks on this hex code.

Questions about #ad514f

What is #ad514f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad514f is rgb(173, 81, 79), in HSL hsl(1, 37%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 54%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ad514f?
Sage green and cream calm its warmth, while navy makes it read richer and deeper. Avoid pairing it with bright oranges, which can muddy its muted character.
Is #ad514f readable on white or black?
#ad514f has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.