#AD8B01 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #ad8b01 is a dark yellow with earthy olive and gold undertones. Its mellow character suits sale signs, budget products, and construction branding, while its warm energy adds spontaneity. Use it as a strong accent with charcoal or cream. Black text provides about 6.5:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code is #ad8b01.
Questions about #ad8b01
What is #ad8b01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8b01 is rgb(173, 139, 1), in HSL hsl(48, 99%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 99%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad8b01?
Is #ad8b01 warm or cool?
#ad8b01 reads as warm because its dark yellow base carries noticeable gold and olive undertones; its muted saturation keeps that warmth grounded, making it feel earthy and practical rather than bright or playful.
Is #ad8b01 readable on white or black?
#ad8b01 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.