#AF6868 Hex Color
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#af6868 is a warm, dusty red with low saturation and a matte, mellow finish. Its softened intensity brings subtle passion and energy to branding, romance, food, and sports designs without feeling aggressive. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or navy; black text remains readable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #af6868
What is #af6868 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6868 is rgb(175, 104, 104), in HSL hsl(0, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 41%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af6868?
Is #af6868 warm or cool?
#af6868 reads as a warm, dusty red because its muted red base carries more earthy warmth than blue or violet. Its low saturation softens the emotional intensity, making it feel mellow and approachable rather than bright, sharp, or aggressive.
Is #af6868 readable on white or black?
#af6868 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.