#AD8B6C Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, this unsaturated orange tone provides a mellow warmth to any project. It feels grounded and approachable, making it a reliable choice for autumn-inspired branding or earthy food packaging. Use hex code #ad8b6c when you need a muted hue that balances creative energy with a natural, understated finish. Designers often pair this shade with deep greens or dark neutrals.
Questions about #ad8b6c
What is #ad8b6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8b6c is rgb(173, 139, 108), in HSL hsl(29, 28%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 38%, 32%.
What colors pair best with #ad8b6c?
This muted orange works beautifully when paired with deep, forest greens or cool, slate grays to ground its warmth. Because the tone is so unsaturated, it also serves as an excellent neutral backdrop for vibrant, high-contrast accents like navy blue.
Is this color considered warm or cool?
While the hue technically falls within the orange family, it leans decidedly warm due to its earthy, clay-like undertones. It avoids being aggressive or overly bright, making it a reliable choice for designs requiring a calm, approachable, and organic aesthetic.
Is #ad8b6c readable on white or black?
#ad8b6c has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.