#AF6779 Hex Color

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#af6779 is a muted, dusty pink with warm mauve undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its softened saturation creates a restrained sense of tenderness, charm, and romance without feeling sugary. Use the hex code #af6779 as a supporting tone in cosmetic, fashion, or editorial palettes, pairing it with deep navy or warm cream. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #af6779

What is #af6779 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6779 is rgb(175, 103, 121), in HSL hsl(345, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 31%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af6779?
Deep navy and warm cream pair especially well with #af6779, balancing its warm mauve undertones with contrast and softness for balanced, understated palettes; charcoal also works when you want a quieter, more modern finish.
Where does #af6779 work best?
Use #af6779 as a supporting tone in cosmetic, fashion, and editorial palettes, where its muted saturation adds tenderness and romance without becoming sugary; warm cream keeps it gentle, while deep navy adds structure and contrast.
Is #af6779 readable on white or black?
#af6779 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.