#AD6E5D Hex Color
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A muted, dusty terra-cotta, #ad6e5d feels grounded and approachable without the intensity of a primary red. This warm, unsaturated shade works well as a supporting background or secondary accent in branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern look. The hex code is #ad6e5d, and it offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible for body copy.
Questions about #ad6e5d
What is #ad6e5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad6e5d is rgb(173, 110, 93), in HSL hsl(13, 33%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 46%, 32%.
What design schemes complement #ad6e5d effectively?
This muted terracotta pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or soft off-white to create a modern, balanced look. Because it is unsaturated, it also works beautifully as a grounding contrast against cooler tones like sage green.
Is #ad6e5d readable on white or black?
#ad6e5d has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.