#AD795E Hex Color
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#ad795e is a muted, matte orange with dusty brown and ashy undertones. Its softened warmth suggests understatement, optimism, and creative independence without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, or construction accents. Black text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #ad795e.
Questions about #ad795e
What is #ad795e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad795e is rgb(173, 121, 94), in HSL hsl(21, 33%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 46%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad795e?
#ad795e pairs well with warm cream, sand, charcoal, and deep teal, creating a grounded palette with restrained autumn character; cream softens the base, while charcoal or deep teal adds definition and stronger visual contrast.
Does #ad795e read as warm or cool?
#ad795e reads as a warm, muted orange because its red-orange base is softened by brown and gray undertones, giving it earthy warmth without the brightness or sharp energy of a saturated orange in bold, high-saturation palettes.
Is #ad795e readable on white or black?
#ad795e has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.