#AD9159 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #ad9159 is an unsaturated yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests optimism and resilience without feeling loud, fitting outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding. Use the hex code #ad9159 as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text achieves about 7.0:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #ad9159
What is #ad9159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad9159 is rgb(173, 145, 89), in HSL hsl(40, 34%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 49%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad9159?
#ad9159 pairs well with charcoal and navy, which bring structure to its muted warmth, while cream or sand-colored backgrounds create a softer look for balanced, grounded layouts in print and digital work. A small terracotta accent can add organic warmth.
Does #ad9159 look warm or cool?
#ad9159 reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its yellow base is softened by earthy brown undertones, while its low saturation restrains that warmth and gives the shade a grounded, calm presence instead of a bright, sharp look.
Is #ad9159 readable on white or black?
#ad9159 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.97:1 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.