#AD9954 Hex Color
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#ad9954 is a muted, warm yellow with earthy brown undertones and a mellow, grounded presence. Its low saturation suggests practical optimism, making it useful for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction materials. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #ad9954.
Questions about #ad9954
What is #ad9954 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad9954 is rgb(173, 153, 84), in HSL hsl(47, 35%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 51%, 32%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #ad9954?
Does #ad9954 read as warm or cool?
#ad9954 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by earthy brown undertones, while its low saturation keeps the color mellow rather than bright and gives backgrounds, accents, and supporting graphics a grounded, practical feel.
Is #ad9954 readable on white or black?
#ad9954 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.46:1 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.