#AF6C70 Hex Color

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A dusty, medium-dark red with soft pink undertones, #af6c70 reads mellow instead of bold. That low saturation makes it a better supporting tone than a dominant base, especially beside cream or deep teal. It can flatten next to plain white, so give it contrast. Black text on this hex code hits about 5.2:1, enough for AA body copy.

Questions about #af6c70

What is #af6c70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6c70 is rgb(175, 108, 112), in HSL hsl(356, 30%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 36%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af6c70?
Cream and warm neutrals keep its muted warmth intact, while deep teal or navy add contrast for a richer palette. Skip bright whites, which wash it out.
Is #af6c70 readable on white or black?
#af6c70 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.