#AF5C66 Hex Color
A grounded and earthy muted brick red
#af5c66 is a muted, dusty brick red with a matte finish. Because of its low saturation, it functions well as a grounding background color or a subtle accent in rustic branding. It pairs nicely with slate grays or creams to keep the palette balanced. The hex code is #af5c66, and it provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible for small UI elements.
Questions about #af5c66
What is #af5c66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af5c66 is rgb(175, 92, 102), in HSL hsl(353, 34%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 42%, 31%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #af5c66?
Because of its muted, earthy nature, #af5c66 balances beautifully with slate gray or warm cream tones. These neutral pairings emphasize its subtle warmth without overpowering the design, making it an excellent choice for modern rustic interfaces.
Is #af5c66 suitable for text in UI design?
Yes, #af5c66 provides enough contrast against white backgrounds to remain readable for small text, though it works best as a primary or secondary accent. For long-form body content, ensure your background is light enough to maintain WCAG accessibility compliance.
Is #af5c66 readable on white or black?
#af5c66 has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.