What color is #AD686A?

#AD686A is a medium, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(173, 104, 106), and in HSL hsl(358, 30%, 54%).

Is #AD686A accessible as text?

On white, #AD686A has a contrast ratio of 4.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #AD686A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AD686A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-500 (#7C6D67).

What colors go well with #AD686A?

#AD686A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #67ADAB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AD686A below.

Is #AD686A good for buttons?

#AD686A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AD686A — white text only reaches 4.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AD686A the same as CSS indianred?

No — #AD686A is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#AD686A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AD686A

Not just a swatch — here's how #AD686A works with other colors. Named schemes with #AD686A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AD686A Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rose Gold as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AD686A Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Rose Gold anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AD686A Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Rose Gold plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #AD686A Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Rose Gold holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AD686A Secondary #BCA1A1 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rose Gold is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Rose Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AD686A actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 72/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 70/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 91/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 84/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AD686A

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People also use #AD686A with

Puce Beaver Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDE2E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AD7C67 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AD686A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AD686A;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 104 106;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.4% 0.089 18.2);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F1E4E5;
  --color-200: #E2CACB;
  --color-300: #CBA4A6;
  --color-400: #B28082;
  --color-500: #956062;
  --color-600: #744E4F;
  --color-700: #543B3C;
  --color-800: #38292A;
  --color-900: #231B1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F1E4E5',
    200: '#E2CACB',
    300: '#CBA4A6',
    400: '#B28082',
    500: '#956062',
    600: '#744E4F',
    700: '#543B3C',
    800: '#38292A',
    900: '#231B1B',
  },
}

$base: #AD686A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F1E4E5;
$base-200: #E2CACB;
$base-300: #CBA4A6;
$base-400: #B28082;
$base-500: #956062;
$base-600: #744E4F;
$base-700: #543B3C;
$base-800: #38292A;
$base-900: #231B1B;
$base-hover: #8F4D4F;
$base-subtle: #E4D4D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AD686A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E4E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2CACB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBA4A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B28082",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#956062",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#744E4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543B3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38292A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231B1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AD686A

Color Lab

Pairs with #AD686A

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