#AD8E47
- RGB
- 173, 142, 71
- Brightness
- 146.2
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 42°, 42%, 48%
- HSV V %
- 68%
- Lab
- 60.5, 3.1, 41.6
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 18%, 59%, 32%
- PNG size
- 6.0 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, soft warm hue
Recommended text: Black (6.74:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #AD8E47
Common Name: Golden Chalice
RGB: 173, 142, 71
HSL: 43°, 56%, 46%
Contrast vs White: 3.1:1 (Fails AA)
Contrast vs Black: 11.7:1 (Passes AA)
Mood: #AD8E47 offers a warm, golden hue, evoking a sense of elegance and comfort. Often associated with richness, this color can bring a sense of luxury to design. Its slightly muted tone offers a calming effect, perfect for spaces or designs looking for a touch of refinement without overwhelming vibrancy.
Close Named Matches:
- Benjamin Moore: Golden Chalice #AD8E47 (Exact match, ΔE=0.00)
- Australian Standard AS2700: Sugar Cane #BC9C58 (ΔE=5.70)
- BS 2660: Mustard #BFA154 (ΔE=7.39)
- RAL Classic: Curry #AC8635 (ΔE=7.00)
- Pantone FHI: Olive Oil #AC9041 (ΔE=3.90)
Why Designers Use It:
#AD8E47 is often used in designs that require a sense of warmth and richness. The warm, earthy tone connects with a variety of applications from interior design to product packaging. It has a sophisticated presence without being too bold, often seen in luxury goods, corporate branding, and upscale interiors. This color has a historical association with gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity, and it is commonly used in areas where these themes are emphasized. Designers might choose this shade to create a balanced and approachable aesthetic, using it in both large and small doses for emphasis.
The golden undertones connect with various industries like automotive design (interior finishes), interior decoration (luxurious wall tones), and packaging (premium product lines). It can also be found in fabric patterns that evoke traditional and regal themes. While not trendy in the sense of being 'new', it carries timeless appeal, often used in both modern and classical contexts to communicate reliability and status.