Grayish Orange

The color #AD9C8A is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 173, 156, 138 and HSL values of 31°, 18%, 61%.

Color Values for #AD9C8A

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HEX:
#AD9C8A
RGB:
rgb(173,156,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(31,18%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 20%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #AD9C8A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #AD9C8A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 67.8%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #AD9C8A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #AD9C8A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #AD9C8A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #AD9C8A

The complementary color for #AD9C8A is #8A9BAD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #AD9C8A

The analogous colors for #AD9C8A are #AD8A8A and #ADAD8A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #AD9C8A

The triadic colors for #AD9C8A are #8AAD9C and #9C8AAD. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #AD9C8A

These are the darker variations of #AD9C8A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8A7D6E and #685E53. This progression shows how #AD9C8A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #AD9C8A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BDB0A1 and #CEC4B9. This progression shows how #AD9C8A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #AD9C8A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #AD9C8A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #AD9C8A in their visual identity.

#AD9C8A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #AD9C8A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #AD9C8A is a grayish orange with RGB values of 173, 156, 138 and HSL values of 31°, 18%, 61%.

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