#AD9689 Hex Color
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Think of terracotta left out in the rain. #ad9689 is orange sanded down with grey until it reads almost neutral. That low saturation makes it a better supporting tone than a lead color, where it can look muddy. It warms up deep greens and navy, and black text passes easily on it, hitting about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #ad9689
What is #ad9689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad9689 is rgb(173, 150, 137), in HSL hsl(22, 18%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 21%, 32%.
What text color works best on #ad9689?
Black text is the safe choice. It reaches roughly 7.5:1 contrast on #ad9689, well above the 4.5:1 minimum WCAG AA sets for body text, so small copy stays readable. White text falls short and should be avoided for fine detail.
What colors pair well with #ad9689?
Deep forest green and navy sharpen its warm grey undertone, while cream keeps things soft. Plain white tends to wash it out, so pair it with darker neighbors when it needs presence.
Is #ad9689 readable on white or black?
#ad9689 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.