#AD8F36

#AD8F36

Color Values

HEX

#AD8F36

RGB

173, 143, 54

HSL

44.9, 52.4%, 44.5%

HSV

44.9, 68.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.3%, 68.8%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6609 0.1121 90.1

Properties

Color Psychology

True brown is the color of earth, wood, and leather, symbolizing reliability, endurance, and honest craftsmanship. It is psychologically grounding and creates a sense of security and material substance. Brown conveys authenticity and is often used by brands that emphasize traditional values and natural materials.

Design Usage

Medium brown is effective for coffee brands, furniture companies, and outdoor lifestyle products. It works as a warm neutral in navigation elements, card borders, and section dividers. Brown provides an organic alternative to gray-based design systems, particularly for brands wanting to convey handmade quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AD8F36;
color: #AD8F36;
border-color: #AD8F36;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 600 #CA8A04

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8F36?

RGB(173, 143, 54) · HSL(44.9, 52.4%, 44.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 17.3%, 68.8%, 32.2%)

Does #AD8F36 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.11:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD8F36?

Use 000000 text on a #AD8F36 background; contrast on black is 6.76:1.