Deep Amber is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AD7900, which equals rgb(173, 121, 0) in RGB and hsl(42, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M30 Y100 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD7900 - RGB
173, 121, 0 - HSL
42°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
0, 30, 100, 32 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep Amber
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.51:1. Its complementary color is #0034AD.
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Deep Amber color codes
| HEX | #AD7900 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 121, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 42°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 0%, 30%, 100%, 32% |
| Decimal | 11368704 |
Shades and tints of Deep Amber
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1E9D5 - 100
#E4D2AA - 200
#D6BC80 - 300
#C8A655 - 400
#BB8F2B - 500
#AD7900 - 600
#906500 - 700
#735100 - 800
#573D00 - 900
#3A2800 - 950
#1D1400
Color harmonies for Deep Amber
- Complementary
#0034AD≈ Deep Cornflower - Analogous −30°
#AD2300≈ Deep Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#8BAD00≈ Deep Citron - Triadic +120°
#00AD79≈ Jade - Triadic +240°
#7900AD≈ Deep Amethyst - Split 150°
#008BAD≈ Cerulean - Split 210°
#2300AD≈ Deep Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Amber
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Amber | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Deep Amber | Aa | 5.51:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Deep Amber
background-color: #AD7900;color: #AD7900;background-color: rgb(173, 121, 0);background-color: hsl(42, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-amber: #AD7900; }class="bg-[#AD7900]"Colors similar to Deep Amber
- Caramel
#AF6F09 - Deep Tangerine
#AD6800 - Dark Goldenrod
#B8860B - Deep Marigold
#AD8B00 - Deep Bright Amber
#9C7211 - Deep Bright Marigold
#9C8011 - Medium Dark Bright Tangerine
#C17C15 - Medium Dark Bright Orange
#C16B15 - Deep Bright Tangerine
#9C6511 - Deep Bright Gold
#9C8E11 - Medium Dark Bright Amber
#C18D15 - Dark Gold
#857700
More brown shades
- Pale Dusty Tangerine
#CABFAF - Very Pale Dusty Tangerine
#DAD3C8 - Palest Dusty Tangerine
#EBE7E0 - Darkest Amber
#332400 - Very Dark Amber
#5C4000 - Dark Amber
#855D00 - Medium Dark Amber
#D69600 - Darkest Bright Amber
#2E2205 - Very Dark Bright Amber
#533D09 - Dark Bright Amber
#77580D - Deep Bright Amber
#9C7211
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Amber?
The HEX code for Deep Amber is #AD7900.
What is the RGB value of Deep Amber?
Deep Amber has an RGB value of 173, 121, 0 (rgb(173, 121, 0)). In HSL it is 42°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Amber?
Use black text on Deep Amber. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 and black text has 5.51:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Amber?
The complementary color of Deep Amber is #0034AD. Analogous colors #AD2300 and #8BAD00 also pair well.