#AD8A2D

Color Details

HEX
#AD8A2D
RGB
rgb(173, 138, 45)
HSL
hsl(44, 59%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 74%, 32%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.45:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ad8a2d
Contrast 6.45:1 AA
White on #ad8a2d
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
#ad8a2d on Black
Contrast 6.45:1 AA
#ad8a2d on White
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bda157
#ceb981
#ded0ab
#8a6e24
#68531b
#453712

Complement & Analogous

#2d4fae
#90ae2d
#ae4b2d

Triadic

#2dae8c
#8c2dae

Monochrome

#453712 #68531b #ad8a2d #ceb981 #ded0ab #efe8d5

Analogous

#ae4b2d #c6816c #ad8a2d #a6be57 #90ae2d #738b24

Complementary Mix

#68531b #ad8a2d #ceb981 #2d4fae #778dca #1d3371

Nearby Colors

#ad8a2c
#ad8a2e
#ad8a1d
#ad8a3d

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About #AD8A2D

#AD8A2D converts to RGB(173, 138, 45) and HSL(44, 59%, 43%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#AD8A2D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AD8A2D?
RGB: 173, 138, 45. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 138, 45)
Is #AD8A2D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AD8A2D?
Complement: #2d4fae.
Does #AD8A2D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.26:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.45:1 (AA (normal text)).