#AF7C71 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red, #af7c71 carries a mellow and unsaturated character that avoids the intensity of primary reds. It works effectively as a supporting tone in design palettes, offering a soft, earthy alternative to bolder shades. Pair this hex code with cool slate grays or crisp charcoal for contrast. Because it provides strong legibility, it is a safe choice for standard body text against light backgrounds.
Questions about #af7c71
What is #af7c71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af7c71 is rgb(175, 124, 113), in HSL hsl(11, 28%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 35%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af7c71 in a design palette?
Is #af7c71 suitable for body text on a white background?
#af7c71 provides strong legibility when used as a standard body text color against light backgrounds, as it carries enough saturation to avoid looking washed out. However, always run an accessibility check if you are using it on light gray or off-white surfaces.
Is #af7c71 readable on white or black?
#af7c71 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.