#AD9976 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD9976

#AD9976 is a gentle orange color. In RGB it is (173, 153, 118), and in HSL it is (38°, 25%, 57%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#AD9976
RGB
173, 153, 118
HSL
38°, 25%, 57%
CMYK
0%, 12%, 32%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AD9976;
background-color: #AD9976;
border-color: #AD9976;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD9976;
border: 2px solid #AD9976;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AD9976]
text-[#AD9976]
border-[#AD9976]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD9976]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD9976, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD9976; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AD9976; 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 #AD9976; background-color: #AD997615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AD997620; border-left: 4px solid #AD9976; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD9976; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD9976 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 153, 118

Red: 173 / Green: 153 / Blue: 118

HSL

38°, 25%, 57%

Hue: 38° / Saturation: 25% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 32%, 32%

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

What color is #AD9976?

#AD9976 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD9976 to RGB:

rgb(173, 153, 118)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD9976 to HSL:

hsl(38, 25%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD9976 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#AD9976 is a subtle orange color with RGB values of 173, 153, 118 and HSL of 38°, 25%, 57%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD9976 is #768AAD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD7D76.

Use #AD9976 in CSS: color: #AD9976 or background-color: #AD9976. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD9976

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.59:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9976?

#AD9976 is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #AD9976?

#AD9976 in RGB is (173, 153, 118) - 173 red, 153 green, and 118 blue.

How to use #AD9976 in CSS?

Use #AD9976 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD9976?

#768AAD (complementary), #AD7D76 (analogous), and #867250 (lighter shade) work well with #AD9976.