#AF7C69 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #af7c69 is a warm orange with dusty brown and ashy undertones. Its low saturation brings understatement and calm, while earthy warmth keeps it optimistic and approachable. Use the hex code as a supporting color for autumn branding, food packaging, or youth-focused layouts. Black text remains readable for small body copy at about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #af7c69
What is #af7c69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af7c69 is rgb(175, 124, 105), in HSL hsl(16, 30%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 40%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af7c69?
#af7c69 pairs well with charcoal, cream, olive, and muted blue-green accents because its dusty warmth benefits from cooler or lighter companions in balanced, understated palettes for branding, packaging, and web layouts. These combinations preserve its earthy, approachable character.
Is #af7c69 warm or cool?
#af7c69 reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown and ashy undertones soften the hue without removing its earthy warmth, while low saturation keeps it calm and approachable rather than bright or energetic. It works well where warmth needs restraint.
Is #af7c69 readable on white or black?
#af7c69 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.