#AD5664 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brick red leans toward terracotta with a dry, matte finish. Because it lacks high saturation, #ad5664 works better as a grounding accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or sage greens to temper its earthy warmth. The hex code #ad5664 meets WCAG AA standards for readability, so use high-contrast white text for any type layered on top.
Questions about #ad5664
What is #ad5664 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad5664 is rgb(173, 86, 100), in HSL hsl(350, 35%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 42%, 32%.
What colors pair best with #ad5664 in a design scheme?
Is #ad5664 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
This color meets WCAG AA accessibility standards, making it readable for large type, but it performs best as an accent rather than a primary text color. For optimal clarity, always layer #ad5664 against a high-contrast white background to ensure the characters remain legible.
Is #ad5664 readable on white or black?
#ad5664 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.