#AD8F76 Hex Color
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#ad8f76 is a desaturated, dusty orange with earthy, clay-like undertones. Because it sits on the cusp of brown and orange, it works best as a neutral base or supporting tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep navy to give it structure. The hex code is #ad8f76, and its high contrast allows for black text to remain legible in small formats.
Questions about #ad8f76
What is #ad8f76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8f76 is rgb(173, 143, 118), in HSL hsl(27, 25%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 32%, 32%.
What colors pair best with #ad8f76?
Is #ad8f76 suitable for text on a white background?
While #ad8f76 offers decent contrast against white, it functions better as a secondary graphic element or background color rather than a primary text choice. To maintain readability standards, use it for larger headings or shapes instead of fine body text.
Is #ad8f76 readable on white or black?
#ad8f76 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.