#AD8A7A Hex Color
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The hex code #ad8a7a creates a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and a soft brown undertone. Its muted warmth suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, autumn, Halloween, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with ink navy. Black text remains highly readable at body sizes.
Questions about #ad8a7a
What is #ad8a7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8a7a is rgb(173, 138, 122), in HSL hsl(19, 24%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 29%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad8a7a?
#ad8a7a pairs well with deep navy for strong contrast, cream for a softer look, charcoal for grounded text, and muted olive or sage for an earthy palette with restrained warmth.
Does #ad8a7a read as warm or cool?
#ad8a7a reads as warm because its orange base and brown undertone add earthy red-yellow warmth, though its low saturation keeps the effect dusty and subdued rather than bright or fiery.
Is #ad8a7a readable on white or black?
#ad8a7a has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.