What color is #AD997D?

#AD997D is a medium, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(173, 153, 125), and in HSL hsl(35, 23%, 58%).

Is #AD997D accessible as text?

On white, #AD997D has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #AD997D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AD997D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #AD997D?

#AD997D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7B90AD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AD997D below.

Is #AD997D good for buttons?

#AD997D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AD997D — white text only reaches 2.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AD997D the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #AD997D is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#AD997D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AD997D

Not just a swatch — here's how #AD997D works with other colors. Named schemes with #AD997D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AD997D Secondary #B46617 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #AD997D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Camel sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #AD997D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C1F

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

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AD997D Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Camel opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AD997D Secondary #CEC7BD Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Camel 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 Camel carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AD997D 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 64/100

High

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AD997D with

Rosy Brown Sage Cool Gray Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EDEAE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ADA87B — 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 #AD997D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AD997D;
  --color-base-rgb: 173 153 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.3% 0.046 76.1);
  --color-50: #F9F8F5;
  --color-100: #F0EBE6;
  --color-200: #E0D8CD;
  --color-300: #C6BAA9;
  --color-400: #AC9C86;
  --color-500: #8F7E66;
  --color-600: #6F6353;
  --color-700: #51493E;
  --color-800: #36312B;
  --color-900: #221F1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  camel: {
    50: '#F9F8F5',
    100: '#F0EBE6',
    200: '#E0D8CD',
    300: '#C6BAA9',
    400: '#AC9C86',
    500: '#8F7E66',
    600: '#6F6353',
    700: '#51493E',
    800: '#36312B',
    900: '#221F1B',
  },
}

$base: #AD997D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F8F5;
$base-100: #F0EBE6;
$base-200: #E0D8CD;
$base-300: #C6BAA9;
$base-400: #AC9C86;
$base-500: #8F7E66;
$base-600: #6F6353;
$base-700: #51493E;
$base-800: #36312B;
$base-900: #221F1B;
$base-hover: #927B5B;
$base-subtle: #E4E0D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AD997D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F8F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0EBE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0D8CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6BAA9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AC9C86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8F7E66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F6353",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#51493E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#36312B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221F1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AD997D

Color Lab

Pairs with #AD997D

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