#AD8D64 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange carries a warm, muted character that feels aged and organic. Because it lacks intensity, the hex code #ad8d64 serves best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant splash of color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or slate grays. Black text is highly legible against this tone, making it a reliable choice for readable UI elements.
Questions about #ad8d64
What is #ad8d64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8d64 is rgb(173, 141, 100), in HSL hsl(34, 31%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 42%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad8d64 in design projects?
#ad8d64 functions best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals. It pairs beautifully with deep forest green for an organic aesthetic or slate gray when you need to maintain a sophisticated, understated palette for professional user interfaces.
Is #ad8d64 a warm or cool color tone?
#ad8d64 is a definitively warm, earth-toned shade. Because it is desaturated and muted, it lacks the aggressive intensity of a pure orange, making it versatile enough to serve as a calming backdrop instead of a vibrant focal point.
Is #ad8d64 readable on white or black?
#ad8d64 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.