#AD7062 Hex Color
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#ad7062 is a dusty, unsaturated red with a dry, matte quality. This muted terracotta tone feels grounded and mellow rather than aggressive. It works best as a supporting color in palettes that include deep charcoal or soft cream. Because it offers good contrast for black text, use it for UI backgrounds or branding elements that require a softer approach to traditional red. The hex code is #ad7062.
Questions about #ad7062
What is #ad7062 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad7062 is rgb(173, 112, 98), in HSL hsl(11, 31%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 43%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad7062?
This muted terracotta works beautifully alongside deep charcoal for strong contrast, or soft cream for a gentle, cohesive aesthetic. Because #ad7062 has unsaturated, earthy undertones, it maintains readability when paired with darker neutrals rather than stark white.
Is #ad7062 suitable for UI text?
While #ad7062 is excellent for backgrounds, buttons, or decorative branding elements, it often lacks the necessary contrast ratio to be used as primary body text against light backgrounds. Always test your specific contrast levels when using this color for functional web interfaces.
Is #ad7062 readable on white or black?
#ad7062 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.