#AD6A0C Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #ad6a0c is a muted orange with brown and golden undertones. Its grounded energy suggests optimism, independence, and adventure, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. The hex code #ad6a0c works well as an accent, while black body text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast for WCAG AA.
Questions about #ad6a0c
What is #ad6a0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad6a0c is rgb(173, 106, 12), in HSL hsl(35, 87%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 93%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad6a0c?
For a balanced palette, pair #ad6a0c with navy or muted blue, then add cream or charcoal as a neutral; the cool contrast offsets its brown-gold warmth without making the design feel harsh.
What mood does #ad6a0c create in a design?
The brown and golden undertones make #ad6a0c feel warm, grounded, and quietly energetic, with associations suited to autumn, food, outdoor, sports, and construction-themed designs. Use it as an accent when a vivid orange feels too intense.
Is #ad6a0c readable on white or black?
#ad6a0c has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.