#ADB089 Hex Color

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#adb089 is a pale, ashy yellow with muted green undertones and very low saturation. Its dusty warmth creates a soft, peaceful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and gentle backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #adb089.

Questions about #adb089

What is #adb089 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adb089 is rgb(173, 176, 137), in HSL hsl(65, 20%, 61%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 22%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #adb089?
#adb089 pairs well with navy and charcoal, whose depth balances its pale, ashy yellow base and muted green undertones without making the palette feel washed out in a calm interface or brand palette.
Is #adb089 readable on white or black?
#adb089 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.34:1 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.