#AF689B Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #af689b is a medium-light magenta with gray undertones and a matte finish. Its softened saturation gives layouts a tender, understated feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, romance, and children’s products. Pair it with deep navy or warm cream, and use black text for readable body copy. The hex code is #af689b.
Questions about #af689b
What is #af689b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af689b is rgb(175, 104, 155), in HSL hsl(317, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 11%, 31%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af689b?
#af689b pairs well with deep navy and warm cream, balancing its dusty magenta character with either crisp depth or gentle warmth. Use navy for contrast and cream for softer fashion, cosmetics, and editorial palettes.
Does #af689b read as a warm or cool color?
#af689b usually reads as a muted, slightly cool magenta because its gray undertones temper the pink-red base. Warm cream, beige, or soft brown can counter that coolness and keep the overall design welcoming rather than stark.
Is #af689b readable on white or black?
#af689b has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.