Color swatch image showing #AD6F5C with RGB(173,111,92) values
Color swatch image showing #AD6F5C with RGB(173,111,92) values

#AD6F5C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AD6F5C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AD6F5C Color Information

#AD6F5C RGB value is (173, 111, 92). The hex color red value is 173, green is 111, and blue is 92. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 47 percent, 32 percent.

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#AD6F5C Color Meaning

Color #AD6F5C signifies grounded energy, practical confidence, and measured vitality. In color psychology, #AD6F5C encourages emotional stability, focused engagement, and reflective thinking. Across cultures and history, color #AD6F5C appears in traditional metals, decorative arts, and heritage objects, symbolizing resilience, craftsmanship, and durability. From a spiritual perspective, color #AD6F5C embodies steady awareness, conscious action, and grounded presence. #AD6F5C supports mindful progression and patient reflection.

Color Conversion

Convert #AD6F5C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AD6F5C
RGB
rgb(173, 111, 92)
HSL
hsl(14°, 33%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 47%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 47%, 68%)
XYZ
24.8498 21.0258 12.8739
Yxy
21.0258 0.4230 0.3579
Hunter Lab
45.8539 2.0742 1.3542
CIE-Lab
52.9777 22.3984 20.7645

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green111 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue92 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AD6F5C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AD6F5C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AD6F5C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#AD6F5C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AD6F5C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AD6F5C

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AD6F5C;

Text Color

color: #AD6F5C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AD6F5C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AD6F5C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AD6F5C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AD6F5C 0%, #684034 100%);

#AD6F5C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AD6F5C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.