#AD9F87 Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, #ad9f87 is a desaturated yellow that feels grounded and earthy. Because it lacks intense chroma, it functions best as a neutral base or a subtle background rather than a bold accent. Pair this tone with deep charcoal or slate blue to create sophisticated, high-contrast layouts. The hex code #ad9f87 maintains excellent readability when used with black text, making it a functional choice for minimal UI designs.
Questions about #ad9f87
What is #ad9f87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad9f87 is rgb(173, 159, 135), in HSL hsl(38, 19%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 22%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad9f87?
How does #ad9f87 perform as a UI background?
It serves as an excellent, readable background color that provides a softer alternative to stark white or cold gray. Using black or very dark text on #ad9f87 ensures strong legibility while lending your design a natural, approachable, and refined aesthetic.
Is #ad9f87 readable on white or black?
#ad9f87 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.