#AD7E28 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #ad7e28 is a mellow orange with a golden, mustard-like undertone. Its low saturation keeps it warm without shouting, which suits autumn palettes, food packaging, and Halloween themes. It works best as a supporting tone or accent; across a full background it can turn muddy. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy. The hex code for this shade of orange is #ad7e28.
Questions about #ad7e28
What is #ad7e28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad7e28 is rgb(173, 126, 40), in HSL hsl(39, 62%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 77%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ad7e28?
Deep teal and charcoal make #ad7e28 look richer than neutral pairings do, since cool dark tones sharpen its muted golden warmth. Cream works too if you want a softer, more rustic feel.
Is #ad7e28 readable on white or black?
#ad7e28 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.