#AF0527 Hex Color
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#af0527 is a dark, saturated red with a blue undertone that keeps it rich instead of orange. It carries real heat and works best as a bold accent, on buttons, badges, or sale tags, rather than a full background where it can feel heavy. White text reads clearly on top at about 7.3:1 contrast, so it passes AA behind small body text. Pair it with muted gold or charcoal for a moody, confident palette.
Questions about #af0527
What is #af0527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af0527 is rgb(175, 5, 39), in HSL hsl(348, 94%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 78%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af0527?
Is #af0527 readable on white or black?
#af0527 has a 7.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.