#AF3823 Hex Color
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This saturated brick red commands attention with its intense, warm energy. Because it is highly pigmented, #af3823 works best as an accent color for calls to action or rustic branding rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted slate greys or deep creams. The hex code for this vivid terracotta shade is #af3823, which provides excellent contrast against white text for accessibility.
Questions about #af3823
What is #af3823 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af3823 is rgb(175, 56, 35), in HSL hsl(9, 67%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 80%, 31%.
What colors pair well with the #af3823 brick red?
Is #af3823 readable on white or black?
#af3823 has a 6.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.