Information about #AD7E38 color

#AD7E38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AD7E38 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 126, 56) (67.8% red, 49.4% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 46 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #AD7E38 reads as a confidently colored orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Durian (#B07939). Nearby in the Register you will also find Intrepid (#AB8439) and Bronze Ii (#A67D3D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 126, 56)), which gives #AD7E38 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AD7E38 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. #AD7E38 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AD7E38 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AD7E38 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AD7E38

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Bronze Ii color link
Bronze Ii

#A67D3D

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Bungy color link
Bungy

#AC713C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AD7E38
  • RGB173, 126, 56
  • CMYK0, 18, 46, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 126, 56)
  • HSL36°, 51%, 45%
  • HSL Precise35.897°, 51.092%, 44.902%
  • HSV36°, 68%, 68%
  • HSB36°, 68%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.494, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.494, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.494, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAD7E38
  • DECIMAL ID11370040
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01