#AF5A32 Hex Color
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#af5a32 is a muted, warm orange with earthy brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its mellow saturation supports optimistic, adventurous branding without the sharpness of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone or accent for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn themes, and Halloween campaigns. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #af5a32.
Questions about #af5a32
What is #af5a32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af5a32 is rgb(175, 90, 50), in HSL hsl(19, 56%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 71%, 31%.
Does #af5a32 read as a warm or cool color?
#af5a32 reads as a warm, muted orange because its orange base is softened by brown undertones. Its moderate saturation feels grounded rather than loud, making it useful for autumn visuals, outdoor themes, and approachable accent elements.
What colors pair well with #af5a32?
#af5a32 pairs well with cream and navy for contrast, or sage and warm brown for a quieter earthy palette. Limit brighter orange and saturated reds if you want its mellow character to remain the focus.
Is #af5a32 readable on white or black?
#af5a32 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.