#AD7C19 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, golden quality that feels grounded rather than bright. Because of its darker saturation, #ad7c19 works best as a supporting accent or secondary color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays or midnight blue. With a 5.7:1 contrast ratio, black text remains legible, though the hex code #ad7c19 is primarily useful for graphic detail.
Questions about #ad7c19
What is #ad7c19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad7c19 is rgb(173, 124, 25), in HSL hsl(40, 75%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 86%, 32%.
What color palettes complement #ad7c19 effectively?
Is #ad7c19 appropriate for text on a white background?
While #ad7c19 provides a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black, it lacks sufficient contrast for accessibility when used as text against a white background. It is better suited for decorative graphic elements, borders, or large headings where legibility is less critical than branding.
Is #ad7c19 readable on white or black?
#ad7c19 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.