#AD7946 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #ad7946 is an unsaturated orange with brown undertones and a grounded, autumn-ready feel. Its moderate lightness supports optimism and creativity without the sharp energy of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone in food, beverage, sports, or youth branding, paired with navy or cream. Black text remains readable, making the hex code suitable for compact UI panels.
Questions about #ad7946
What is #ad7946 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad7946 is rgb(173, 121, 70), in HSL hsl(30, 42%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 60%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad7946 in a palette?
Does #ad7946 look warm or cool?
#ad7946 reads as a warm, mellow orange because its red-orange base is softened by brown undertones, moderate saturation, and a darker value, giving it an earthy, autumnal character instead of bright, high-energy orange.
Is #ad7946 readable on white or black?
#ad7946 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.