#AD7029 Hex Color

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#ad7029 is a muted orange with brown undertones, closer to ochre than a true orange. Its moderate saturation and mid lightness give it a mellow, earthy feel rather than a loud one. The hex code works well as a supporting tone with deep greens or cream, and black text passes AA on it at about 5.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #ad7029

What is #ad7029 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad7029 is rgb(173, 112, 41), in HSL hsl(32, 62%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 76%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad7029?
#ad7029 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and warm creams, which balance its earthy warmth. Soft sage green also works when you want a quieter, natural palette.
Is #ad7029 readable on white or black?
#ad7029 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.