#AD995C Color Information

Hex color code: #AD995C

The hex color #AD995C is a subtle yellow with RGB values of (173, 153, 92) and HSL of (45°, 33%, 52%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NamePeru
HEX
#AD995C
RGB
173, 153, 92
HSL
45°, 33%, 52%
CMYK
0%, 12%, 47%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AD995C;
background-color: #AD995C;
border-color: #AD995C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD995C;
border: 2px solid #AD995C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AD995C]
text-[#AD995C]
border-[#AD995C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD995C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD995C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD995C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AD995C; 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 #AD995C; background-color: #AD995C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AD995C20; border-left: 4px solid #AD995C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD995C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD995C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 153, 92

Red: 173 / Green: 153 / Blue: 92

HSL

45°, 33%, 52%

Hue: 45° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 47%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 47% / Key: 32%

What color is #AD995C?

#AD995C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #AD995C to RGB:

rgb(173, 153, 92)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD995C to HSL:

hsl(45, 33%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD995C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 47%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel yellow tone, #AD995C has RGB (173, 153, 92) and HSL (45°, 33%, 52%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD995C is #5C70AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD705C.

Use #AD995C in CSS: color: #AD995C or background-color: #AD995C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD995C

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.49:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD995C?

#AD995C is a pastel yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #AD995C?

#AD995C in RGB is (173, 153, 92) - 173 red, 153 green, and 92 blue.

How to use #AD995C in CSS?

Use #AD995C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD995C?

#5C70AD (complementary), #AD705C (analogous), and #7D6E3F (lighter shade) work well with #AD995C.