#AF6E4D Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #af6e4d is an unsaturated orange with muted red and brown undertones. Its medium depth suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter orange. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, or youth-focused branding, then pair it with charcoal or cream. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #af6e4d
What is #af6e4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6e4d is rgb(175, 110, 77), in HSL hsl(20, 39%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 56%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af6e4d in a design?
#af6e4d pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, cream for a softer finish, and muted blue-green accents for tension. Keep it as a supporting tone when brighter colors need grounding, especially in packaging, autumn graphics, or food and beverage layouts.
Where does #af6e4d work best?
#af6e4d works best as a supporting color in food and beverage packaging, autumn campaigns, sports graphics, and youth marketing. Its muted, medium-depth warmth adds a handmade, upbeat feel, while large backgrounds can appear muddy beside low-contrast neutrals.
Is #af6e4d readable on white or black?
#af6e4d has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.