#AF6A41 Hex Color
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This muted terracotta sits between brown and orange, offering a warm, approachable feeling without being too vivid. Its unsaturated quality makes it useful as a supporting neutral or an accent against cool greys. Because it maintains enough contrast, black text is legible over the hex code #af6a41. It shines in fall-themed branding or construction-inspired palettes where you need a grounded, earthy impact.
Questions about #af6a41
What is #af6a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6a41 is rgb(175, 106, 65), in HSL hsl(22, 46%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 63%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af6a41?
#af6a41 works exceptionally well when paired with cool, slate-toned neutrals like charcoal or deep blues to balance its inherent warmth. For a more organic, fall-inspired palette, combine it with muted greens or soft creams to keep the overall aesthetic grounded and approachable.
Is #af6a41 readable on white or black?
#af6a41 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.