#AF6663 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has a warm, earthy character that feels more grounded than vivid scarlet. Because #af6663 is desaturated, it works well as a supporting tone in branding palettes. It pairs surprisingly well with sage green or soft charcoal. Since it offers sufficient contrast for legibility, the hex code #af6663 is safe for body text against light backgrounds.
Questions about #af6663
What is #af6663 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6663 is rgb(175, 102, 99), in HSL hsl(2, 32%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 43%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af6663?
This earthy red finds its best balance against muted, natural tones like sage green or a deep charcoal. Because #af6663 is desaturated, it creates a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that avoids the intensity of standard primary reds.
Is #af6663 readable on white or black?
#af6663 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 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.