#AF801D Hex Color
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#af801d is a muted, warm yellow-orange with earthy olive undertones and enough depth to feel grounded rather than bright. It suggests optimism, independence, and practical adventure, fitting autumn, outdoor, organic, food, and construction brands. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text remains clear at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #af801d.
Questions about #af801d
What is #af801d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af801d is rgb(175, 128, 29), in HSL hsl(41, 72%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 83%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af801d?
The #af801d hex color pairs well with navy and charcoal, which temper its warm yellow-orange base and earthy olive undertones while preserving a grounded, outdoorsy feel in branding, packaging, and interface palettes. Use it as a supporting tone or accent.
Is #af801d a warm or cool color?
#af801d reads as a warm yellow-orange because its golden base dominates, while subtle olive undertones soften the brightness and add an earthy, slightly muted character. It feels more grounded than vivid yellow in balanced palettes.
Is #af801d readable on white or black?
#af801d has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.