#AD8F6D Hex Color
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#ad8f6d is a dusty, grayed-down orange that sits closer to tan. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.9:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy. Pair it with deep teal or burgundy for warmth that stays grounded.
Questions about #ad8f6d
What is #ad8f6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8f6d is rgb(173, 143, 109), in HSL hsl(32, 28%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 37%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ad8f6d in a palette?
Deep teal and burgundy both make #ad8f6d look richer than the usual beige pairings. For a sharper scheme, try it with dark charcoal text or accents. Its muted warmth also flatters cream and olive tones in autumn layouts.
Is black or white text easier to read on #ad8f6d?
Black text is the clear choice, with about 6.9:1 contrast against #ad8f6d. That passes WCAG AA for small body text, while white text falls far short and should only be used for large decorative type.
Is #ad8f6d readable on white or black?
#ad8f6d has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.