#AD9040 Hex Color
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This muted olive gold balances warm yellow tones with grounded, earthy undertones. Because #ad9040 carries a sense of military-inspired resilience, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to sharpen its edges. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #ad9040, which offers strong contrast for black text in UI applications.
Questions about #ad9040
What is #ad9040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad9040 is rgb(173, 144, 64), in HSL hsl(44, 46%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 63%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #ad9040 considered a warm or cool tone?
#ad9040 is definitively a warm color, leaning heavily into yellow and brown undertones rather than cool blues or greens. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for designs that need to feel organic, aged, or subtly luxurious without being too bright or abrasive.
Which colors pair best with #ad9040?
Because #ad9040 has an earthy, muted quality, it looks best paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to create strong visual contrast. You can also ground it with off-whites or soft creams to keep the overall palette sophisticated and balanced.
Is #ad9040 readable on white or black?
#ad9040 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.