#AD893F Hex Color
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#ad893f is a warm, muted yellow with olive and earthy brown undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a grounded mood suited to outdoor branding, organic products, sale graphics, and workwear-inspired fashion. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #ad893f.
Questions about #ad893f
What is #ad893f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad893f is rgb(173, 137, 63), in HSL hsl(40, 47%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 64%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ad893f?
#ad893f pairs well with navy for a stronger, more tailored contrast, while cream softens its earthy warmth; charcoal gives it a practical edge for outdoor, construction, and budget-focused layouts without making the palette feel overly bright.
Where does #ad893f work best in a palette?
#ad893f works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a full-page background, especially in outdoor branding, organic packaging, sale graphics, and workwear-inspired fashion where its muted warmth feels practical.
Is #ad893f readable on white or black?
#ad893f has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.