#AD7D4E Hex Color
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#ad7d4e is an unsaturated, warm orange with mellow brown undertones. Its grounded lightness supports optimism, independence, and creativity without feeling loud. Use this hex code as a supporting brand tone for food packaging, youth campaigns, autumn graphics, or Halloween accents. Black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body copy.
Questions about #ad7d4e
What is #ad7d4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad7d4e is rgb(173, 125, 78), in HSL hsl(30, 38%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 55%, 32%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ad7d4e?
Is #ad7d4e a warm or cool color?
#ad7d4e reads as a warm color because its orange base carries more red and yellow than blue, while its lower saturation and brown undertones keep that warmth mellow rather than bright or fiery.
Is #ad7d4e readable on white or black?
#ad7d4e has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.