#AD9B92 color
The hex color #AD9B92 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.8% red, 60.8% green and 57.3% blue (173, 155, 146).
Its hue angle is 20°, with 14% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 16% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Sombrero (#B39C8C), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.88:1).
#AD9B92 color codes
| HEX | #AD9B92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 155, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.8%, 60.8%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 14%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(20, 16%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.28, 5.08, 7.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.28, 8.75, 54.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.143, 34.403, 32.03) | |
| Decimal | 11377554 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AD9B92, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AD9B92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AD9B92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AD9B92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a09c91Protanopia
no red cones#a4a092Deuteranopia
no green cones#b39898Tritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ad9b92; }
.text { color: #ad9b92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ad9b92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(173 155 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ad9b92, #ada992); }
Similar colors
#b39c8cSombrero#a6978aEarl Gray#a99592Cortex#b79c94Creamed Caramel#a99593Sphinx#b7a8a3Martini#a5988aShiitake#a29587Smoking Mirror
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #AD9B92?
- #AD9B92 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Sombrero. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AD9B92?
- The RGB value is 173, 155, 146: 173 red, 155 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AD9B92?
- The complementary color is #92A4AD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AD9B92?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.88:1 and white text 2.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.