#ADA540

Color Details

HEX
#ADA540
RGB
rgb(173, 165, 64)
HSL
hsl(56, 46%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 63%, 32%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.23:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ada540
Contrast 8.23:1 AAA
White on #ada540
Contrast 2.55:1 Fail
#ada540 on Black
Contrast 8.23:1 AAA
#ada540 on White
Contrast 2.55:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bdb766
#cec98c
#dedbb3
#8a8433
#686326
#45421a

Complement & Analogous

#3f47ab
#7cab3f
#ab6e3f

Triadic

#3faba4
#a43fab

Monochrome

#45421a #686326 #ada540 #cec98c #dedbb3 #efedd9

Analogous

#ab6e3f #c49a79 #ada540 #96bc65 #7cab3f #638932

Complementary Mix

#686326 #ada540 #cec98c #3f47ab #8287c8 #292e6f

Nearby Colors

#ada53f
#ada541
#ada530
#ada550

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About #ADA540

#ADA540 converts to RGB(173, 165, 64) and HSL(56, 46%, 46%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#ADA540 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #ADA540?
RGB: 173, 165, 64. Copy as CSS: rgb(173, 165, 64)
Is #ADA540 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #ADA540?
Complement: #3f47ab.
Does #ADA540 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.55:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.23:1 (AAA (normal text)).