#ADA69D Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA69D

A subtle orange shade, #ADA69D appears as (173, 166, 157) in RGB and (34°, 9%, 65%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#ADA69D

RGB

173, 166, 157

HSL

34°, 9%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 9%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ADA69D;
background-color: #ADA69D;
border-color: #ADA69D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA69D;
border: 2px solid #ADA69D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ADA69D]
text-[#ADA69D]
border-[#ADA69D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA69D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA69D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA69D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ADA69D; 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 #ADA69D; background-color: #ADA69D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ADA69D20; border-left: 4px solid #ADA69D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADA69D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA69D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 166, 157

Red: 173 / Green: 166 / Blue: 157

HSL

34°, 9%, 65%

Hue: 34° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 9%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADA69D?

#ADA69D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9EA5AE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA69D to RGB:

rgb(173, 166, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA69D to HSL:

hsl(34, 9%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA69D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADA69D is a understated orange color with RGB values of 173, 166, 157 and HSL of 34°, 9%, 65%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA69D is #9EA5AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AE9F9E.

Use #ADA69D in CSS: color: #ADA69D or background-color: #ADA69D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA69D

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.72:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA69D?

#ADA69D is a understated orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADA69D?

#ADA69D in RGB is (173, 166, 157) - 173 red, 166 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #ADA69D in CSS?

Use #ADA69D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA69D?

#9EA5AE (complementary), #AE9F9E (analogous), and #8B8174 (lighter shade) work well with #ADA69D.