#AF6559 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red possesses a warm and grounded character. It feels more approachable than bright crimson, making it useful for branding that requires a human touch. Because #af6559 maintains a contrast ratio of 4.8:1 against black text, it is suitable for small body copy. Use it as a supporting accent color rather than a dominant background to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code is #af6559.
Questions about #af6559
What is #af6559 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6559 is rgb(175, 101, 89), in HSL hsl(8, 35%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 49%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair naturally with #af6559?
Is #af6559 readable on white or black?
#af6559 has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.