#AD8F7B Hex Color
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This muted orange leans into dusty, clay-like tones that feel grounded and earthy. Because of its low saturation, #ad8f7b works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, where it can appear flat. Designers often pair it with charcoal to create depth. Black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, ensuring it remains fully readable even for small body copy.
Questions about #ad8f7b
What is #ad8f7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad8f7b is rgb(173, 143, 123), in HSL hsl(24, 23%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 29%, 32%.
What colors work best with #ad8f7b in a design scheme?
Is #ad8f7b readable on white or black?
#ad8f7b has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.