#AF6B4A Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with an earthy, terracotta character. Because of its muted chroma, #af6b4a works best as a supporting accent in design palettes rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive green for an autumn-inspired aesthetic. The hex code for this shade is #af6b4a, which offers enough contrast for legible black text.
Questions about #af6b4a
What is #af6b4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6b4a is rgb(175, 107, 74), in HSL hsl(20, 41%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 58%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af6b4a for a balanced design?
Does #af6b4a function well as a background color?
Using #af6b4a as a dominant background can feel overwhelming due to its strong, earthy saturation. It is significantly more effective as a supporting accent or border color, allowing the design to remain legible while still incorporating its distinct, warm character.
Is #af6b4a readable on white or black?
#af6b4a has a 4.17:1 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.