#AF1F0D Hex Color

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This intense, saturated red commands attention with its dark, earthy undertones. Because it carries so much weight, #af1f0d works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in UI elements like call-to-action buttons or warning notifications.

Questions about #af1f0d

What is #af1f0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af1f0d is rgb(175, 31, 13), in HSL hsl(7, 86%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 93%, 31%.
How should I use #af1f0d in my interface design?
#af1f0d works best as a punchy accent for elements like call-to-action buttons or warning notifications. Because it carries significant visual weight, avoid using it as a dominant background color, as it can quickly overwhelm a user interface.
What colors pair well with #af1f0d for a balanced palette?
This earthy red finds its best balance when paired with neutral, grounding tones like charcoal or muted, organic shades like olive. These combinations leverage its intensity without creating visual clashing, ensuring that the primary red remains the focal point.
Is #af1f0d readable on white or black?
#af1f0d has a 6.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.