#AD978C Color Information

Hex color code: #AD978C

A muted orange shade, #AD978C appears as (173, 151, 140) in RGB and (20°, 17%, 61%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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HEX

#AD978C

RGB

173, 151, 140

HSL

20°, 17%, 61%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 19%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD978C;
background-color: #AD978C;
border-color: #AD978C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD978C;
border: 2px solid #AD978C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD978C]
text-[#AD978C]
border-[#AD978C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD978C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD978C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD978C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD978C; 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 #AD978C; background-color: #AD978C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD978C20; border-left: 4px solid #AD978C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD978C; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD978C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 151, 140

Red: 173 / Green: 151 / Blue: 140

HSL

20°, 17%, 61%

Hue: 20° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 19%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 19% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD978C?

#AD978C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8BA1AC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD978C to RGB:

rgb(173, 151, 140)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD978C to HSL:

hsl(20, 17%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD978C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 13%, 19%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #AD978C has RGB (173, 151, 140) and HSL (20°, 17%, 61%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD978C is #8BA1AC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AC8B90.

Use #AD978C in CSS: color: #AD978C or background-color: #AD978C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD978C

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.58:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD978C?

#AD978C is a muted orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AD978C?

#AD978C in RGB is (173, 151, 140) - 173 red, 151 green, and 140 blue.

How to use #AD978C in CSS?

Use #AD978C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD978C?

#8BA1AC (complementary), #AC8B90 (analogous), and #896F61 (lighter shade) work well with #AD978C.