#AF6F76 Hex Color
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Warm and dusty, #af6f76 is a matte reddish tone with low saturation and a mellow, slightly gray cast. It suits romance, food, and understated branding as a supporting color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep navy or soft cream for contrast. The hex code for this color is #af6f76, with about 5.4:1 contrast for black text.
Questions about #af6f76
What is #af6f76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af6f76 is rgb(175, 111, 118), in HSL hsl(353, 29%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 33%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af6f76?
#af6f76 pairs well with deep navy for strong contrast and soft cream for a warmer, quieter combination, while its dusty red character also supports muted neutrals in understated brand palettes.
Where does #af6f76 work best in a design?
#af6f76 works best as a supporting accent in romantic, food, editorial, and understated brand designs, where its warm, gray cast adds softness without overwhelming a layout; use it for buttons, labels, packaging details, or small blocks rather than large backgrounds.
Is #af6f76 readable on white or black?
#af6f76 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.