#AF6562 Hex Color
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Reach for #af6562 when a design needs red without the noise. This dusty red carries warm brick undertones and works best as a supporting tone behind charcoal or navy accents. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 4.9:1 contrast. At large sizes it can read muddy, so keep it out of fine detail work.
Questions about #af6562
What is #af6562 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6562 is rgb(175, 101, 98), in HSL hsl(2, 32%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 44%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af6562?
Deep navy and charcoal make #af6562 feel richer, while cream and sage soften its brick undertones. Skip bright white pairings, which wash out its muted warmth.
Is #af6562 readable on white or black?
#af6562 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.