#ADA69F Color Information

Hex color code: #ADA69F

A understated orange shade, #ADA69F appears as (173, 166, 159) in RGB and (30°, 8%, 65%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#ADA69F
RGB
173, 166, 159
HSL
30°, 8%, 65%
CMYK
0%, 4%, 8%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #ADA69F;
background-color: #ADA69F;
border-color: #ADA69F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ADA69F;
border: 2px solid #ADA69F;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#ADA69F]
text-[#ADA69F]
border-[#ADA69F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ADA69F]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ADA69F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ADA69F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #ADA69F; 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 #ADA69F; background-color: #ADA69F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #ADA69F20; border-left: 4px solid #ADA69F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ADA69F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ADA69F in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 166, 159

Red: 173 / Green: 166 / Blue: 159

HSL

30°, 8%, 65%

Hue: 30° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 8%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 32%

What color is #ADA69F?

#ADA69F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ADA69F to RGB:

rgb(173, 166, 159)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ADA69F to HSL:

hsl(30, 8%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ADA69F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#ADA69F is a balanced orange color with RGB values of 173, 166, 159 and HSL of 30°, 8%, 65%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ADA69F is #9FA6AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD9F9F.

Use #ADA69F in CSS: color: #ADA69F or background-color: #ADA69F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ADA69F

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.73:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA69F?

#ADA69F is a balanced orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ADA69F?

#ADA69F in RGB is (173, 166, 159) - 173 red, 166 green, and 159 blue.

How to use #ADA69F in CSS?

Use #ADA69F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ADA69F?

#9FA6AD (complementary), #AD9F9F (analogous), and #8A8075 (lighter shade) work well with #ADA69F.