#ADA49C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #ada49c is a dusty orange-gray with soft brown undertones and low saturation. Its grounded warmth suggests practical optimism, independence, and an appetite for adventure. This hex code works as a supporting tone in autumn branding, food packaging, and outdoor graphics. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy; black text reads clearly, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #ada49c
What is #ada49c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ada49c is rgb(173, 164, 156), in HSL hsl(28, 9%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ada49c?
The #ada49c hex color pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted terracotta, creating grounded palettes that support its soft brown undertones while adding depth for autumn branding, food packaging, and outdoor graphics. Use dark text for stronger contrast.
Is #ada49c a warm or cool color?
The #ada49c hex color reads as a warm, muted neutral because its dusty orange-gray base carries soft brown undertones despite low saturation, giving it a restrained, grounded character instead of a bright or strongly orange appearance.
Does #ada49c work with black or white text?
For accessibility, #ada49c generally works better with black or very dark text than white text, since its medium-light, low-saturation surface does not provide enough separation for white in many uses. Check the final text size and contrast ratio before publishing.
Is #ada49c readable on white or black?
#ada49c has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.56:1 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.