#AF7142 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #af7142 combines earthy brown undertones with a softened orange base. Its mellow character suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use the hex code #af7142 as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, or youth-focused branding, pairing it with dark navy or cream. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #af7142
What is #af7142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af7142 is rgb(175, 113, 66), in HSL hsl(26, 45%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 62%, 31%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af7142?
The best pairings for #af7142 include cream, dark navy, charcoal, and muted green, balancing its softened orange warmth with brightness, contrast, and an earthy, restrained feel in branding and interface palettes.
Where can #af7142 be used effectively?
#af7142 works well as a supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, and youth-focused branding, where its muted orange-brown warmth adds energy without overwhelming or competing with key content.
Is #af7142 readable on white or black?
#af7142 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.