#AF1136 Hex Color
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A dark, saturated red that reads bold without shouting. #af1136 works best as an accent or call to action rather than a full background, where its low lightness can turn gloomy. It softens nicely against dusty rose and gains edge next to deep teal. White text holds about 7.1:1 contrast on this hex code, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #af1136
What is #af1136 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af1136 is rgb(175, 17, 54), in HSL hsl(346, 82%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 69%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af1136?
Muted blush tones soften its intensity, while teal gives it a sharp complementary edge. Both options keep this dark red from overwhelming a palette.
Is #af1136 readable on white or black?
#af1136 has a 7.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.