#AF081F Hex Color
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Deep crimson with real fire under it. #af081f reads bold and warm thanks to its high saturation, though its low lightness keeps things moody rather than loud. Best used as an accent or in the 10% slot, it flatters dusty rose and charcoal. White text passes AA at about 7.3:1 contrast. The hex code #af081f suits sales banners, sports branding, and romance palettes.
Questions about #af081f
What is #af081f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af081f is rgb(175, 8, 31), in HSL hsl(352, 91%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 82%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af081f?
Dusty rose softens its intensity, while charcoal gray grounds it for a sharp, modern look. A muted gold or warm cream also works when you want the red to feel richer instead of louder.
Is #af081f readable on white or black?
#af081f has a 7.29:1 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.