#AF865D Hex Color
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Muted orange with a dusty, matte finish. #af865d carries brown undertones that keep it warm but restrained, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a bold focal point. It pairs well with deep teal or charcoal, and black text passes contrast checks on it. The hex code #af865d suits autumn palettes and quiet backgrounds.
Questions about #af865d
What is #af865d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af865d is rgb(175, 134, 93), in HSL hsl(30, 34%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 47%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af865d?
#af865d looks good with deep teal, which heightens its warmth through contrast, and with charcoal for a grounded, matte palette. Cream softens it; bright white can make it read muddy.
Is #af865d readable on white or black?
#af865d has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 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.