#AD8778 Hex Color
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#ad8778 is a dusty, low-saturation orange with warm brown undertones and a mellow, ashy finish. Its muted character suggests optimism, creativity, and easygoing adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, or youth branding, pairing it with charcoal. Black text remains highly readable at about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #ad8778.
Questions about #ad8778
What is #ad8778 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8778 is rgb(173, 135, 120), in HSL hsl(17, 24%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 31%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad8778?
Does #ad8778 read as a warm or cool color?
#ad8778 reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown undertones and low saturation soften the orange base. The ashy finish keeps it restrained rather than bright, making it suitable for welcoming layouts that need warmth without strong visual intensity.
Is #ad8778 readable on white or black?
#ad8778 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.