#AD8156 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange feels approachable and grounded. It offers a warm, earthy alternative to bright safety colors, making it useful for branding in casual dining or seasonal marketing. Because it sits at a moderate saturation level, pair #ad8156 with deep charcoals to avoid a washed-out look. While readable with black text, it functions best as a supporting accent color rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #ad8156
What is #ad8156 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8156 is rgb(173, 129, 86), in HSL hsl(30, 35%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 50%, 32%.
Which colors pair best with #ad8156 for a professional look?
Is #ad8156 readable on white or black?
#ad8156 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.