#AD7C2E Color Information

Hex color code: #AD7C2E

A understated orange shade, #AD7C2E appears as (173, 124, 46) in RGB and (37°, 58%, 43%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#AD7C2E

RGB

173, 124, 46

HSL

37°, 58%, 43%

CMYK

0%, 28%, 73%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD7C2E;
background-color: #AD7C2E;
border-color: #AD7C2E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD7C2E;
border: 2px solid #AD7C2E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD7C2E]
text-[#AD7C2E]
border-[#AD7C2E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD7C2E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD7C2E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD7C2E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD7C2E; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AD7C2E; background-color: #AD7C2E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD7C2E20; border-left: 4px solid #AD7C2E; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AD7C2E; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD7C2E in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 124, 46

Red: 173 / Green: 124 / Blue: 46

HSL

37°, 58%, 43%

Hue: 37° / Saturation: 58% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

0%, 28%, 73%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 73% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD7C2E?

#AD7C2E is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2E5FAD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD7C2E to RGB:

rgb(173, 124, 46)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD7C2E to HSL:

hsl(37, 58%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD7C2E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 28%, 73%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #AD7C2E has RGB (173, 124, 46) and HSL (37°, 58%, 43%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD7C2E is #2E5FAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD3D2E.

Use #AD7C2E in CSS: color: #AD7C2E or background-color: #AD7C2E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD7C2E

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.70:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD7C2E?

#AD7C2E is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #AD7C2E?

#AD7C2E in RGB is (173, 124, 46) - 173 red, 124 green, and 46 blue.

How to use #AD7C2E in CSS?

Use #AD7C2E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD7C2E?

#2E5FAD (complementary), #AD3D2E (analogous), and #71511E (lighter shade) work well with #AD7C2E.