#ADB986 Hex Color
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#adb986 is a dusty, muted yellow with a green undertone. Its low saturation and soft lightness give it a mellow, springtime feel that works well as a background for spring themes, baby products, and budget-friendly branding. Pair it with charcoal or soft brown text for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body text.
Questions about #adb986
What is #adb986 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adb986 is rgb(173, 185, 134), in HSL hsl(74, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 28%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #adb986?
#adb986 pairs well with charcoal, soft brown, and deep olive. Its grayed undertone keeps combinations muted, so avoid pairing it with vivid saturated colors that overpower its dusty character.
What is the mood of #adb986?
#adb986 feels mellow, gentle, and slightly nostalgic. Its low saturation and warm yellow base suggest softness and spring, which suits baby products, sale graphics, and calm backgrounds.
Is #adb986 readable on white or black?
#adb986 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.06:1 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.