#AF6D60 Hex Color
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#af6d60 is a muted, warm red with dusty brown undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its restrained saturation brings subtle energy without vivid scarlet’s force, making it useful for branding, food packaging, romance, and supporting UI elements. Pair it with charcoal for a grounded palette. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #af6d60.
Questions about #af6d60
What is #af6d60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6d60 is rgb(175, 109, 96), in HSL hsl(10, 33%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 45%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af6d60?
Does #af6d60 read as a warm or cool color?
#af6d60 reads as a warm, muted red because its brown undertones soften the red base and shift it away from cool berry tones, giving it an earthy presence in most palettes.
Is #af6d60 readable on white or black?
#af6d60 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.