#AD8925 Hex Color

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#ad8925 is a warm, mellow yellow-olive with muted saturation and an earthy, traditional feel. This hex code suggests optimism and resilience without the sharp energy of brighter yellow. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused branding, pairing it with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy.

Questions about #ad8925

What is #ad8925 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8925 is rgb(173, 137, 37), in HSL hsl(44, 65%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 79%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad8925?
The muted warmth of #ad8925 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, cream, and dusty terracotta, which add contrast without making the palette feel overly bright in brand systems and editorial layouts.
Is #ad8925 readable on white or black?
#ad8925 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.