#AD6D1F Hex Color
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Caramel rather than pumpkin, this muted orange leans brown and earthy. #ad6d1f has enough warmth for autumn packaging and food branding without shouting. Its low saturation works best as a supporting tone, since it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. Black text on #ad6d1f clears WCAG AA at roughly 5:1, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #ad6d1f
What is #ad6d1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad6d1f is rgb(173, 109, 31), in HSL hsl(33, 70%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 82%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad6d1f?
Deep teal, cream, and charcoal all flatter #ad6d1f. The teal gives its warm undertone something to push against, while cream softens it for food and autumn themes. Avoid pale gray, which washes it out.
Is #ad6d1f readable on white or black?
#ad6d1f has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.