#AD8772 Hex Color
Warm Orange with a Dusty Finish
Dusty and light, this orange sits closer to clay than citrus. #ad8772 carries warm, grayed undertones that keep it mellow, though it can read muddy on large surfaces. It works best as a supporting tone, and pairs well with deep teal. Black text passes AA contrast on it, about 6.5:1.
Questions about #ad8772
What is #ad8772 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8772 is rgb(173, 135, 114), in HSL hsl(21, 26%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 34%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad8772?
Deep teal makes #ad8772 read warmer and richer, while plain white washes it out. Anchor it with darker neighbors like charcoal or navy, and use cream for soft highlights.
Is #ad8772 readable on white or black?
#ad8772 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.