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#AD4714 color code is #AD4714. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ad4714.

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#AD4714 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AD4714 is 0.1344. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.69:1 against white and 3.69:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AD4714 on white5.69:1AA
The quick brown fox
#AD4714 on black3.69:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #AD47145.69:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #AD47143.69:1AA Large

#AD4714 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AD4714?+
The hex code for #AD4714 is #AD4714. In RGB it's rgb(173, 71, 20), and in HSL it's hsl(20, 79%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #AD4714?+
#AD4714 in RGB is (173, 71, 20). Written in CSS: rgb(173, 71, 20).
What is the CMYK value of #AD4714?+
#AD4714 converts to CMYK(0%, 59%, 88%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AD4714.
Is #ad4714 a warm or cool color?+
#AD4714 (#AD4714) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 20° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ad4714 belong to?+
#AD4714 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 20°, 79%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #ad4714 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AD4714 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.69:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ad4714?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AD4714 (#AD4714) is 167 C Pantone 167 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AD4714 in design

Practical guidance for using #ad4714 (#AD4714) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #AD4714 (#AD4714) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #ad4714 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AD4714 (#AD4714) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AD4714 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ad4714 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#AD4714 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.