#AF6B49 Hex Color
Approachable and warm earthy terracotta
This unsaturated orange carries a warm, mellow tone that feels approachable and grounded. Because of its muted quality, #af6b49 functions well as a supporting color in autumn-themed branding or food packaging. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to sharpen the look, as black text remains highly readable over this shade. The hex code for this earthy orange is #af6b49.
Questions about #af6b49
What is #af6b49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6b49 is rgb(175, 107, 73), in HSL hsl(20, 41%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 58%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #af6b49?
This earthy shade looks grounded when paired with deep charcoal or slate gray, which allows the warmth of the orange to stand out without feeling overwhelming. For a softer, natural palette, combine it with creamy off-whites or muted forest greens.
Is #af6b49 suitable for text on a white background?
While #af6b49 offers a distinct presence, it may not pass strict accessibility standards for small text on a white background. Use this color primarily for large headings, accents, or branding elements rather than small, readable body copy.
Is #af6b49 readable on white or black?
#af6b49 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.