#AF4572 Hex Color

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#af4572 is a fairly saturated, warm pink with mellow depth and a softened berry undertone. Its approachable mix of tenderness and charm suits cosmetics, intimate products, fashion, confectionery, and romance-led branding. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent beside cream, plum, or charcoal. The hex code is #af4572, and white text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast.

Questions about #af4572

What is #af4572 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af4572 is rgb(175, 69, 114), in HSL hsl(335, 43%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 35%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af4572?
#af4572 pairs well with cream for a softer finish, plum for richer contrast, and charcoal for a grounded modern palette. Keep the pink as a supporting tone or accent when stronger colors lead the composition.
Is #af4572 readable on white or black?
#af4572 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.