#AF896B Hex Color
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The hex code #af896b is a dusty, ashy orange with very low saturation and a mellow warmth. Its softened brown undertone suggests optimism and independence without feeling loud, making it useful for autumn packaging, food branding, or youth-focused accents. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background, and pair it with black text for readable body copy.
Questions about #af896b
What is #af896b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af896b is rgb(175, 137, 107), in HSL hsl(26, 30%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 39%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af896b?
#af896b pairs well with navy for stronger contrast, while muted cream or olive create a softer autumn palette. Keep #af896b as a supporting tone so its low saturation does not make the overall design feel muddy.
Is #af896b readable on white or black?
#af896b has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 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.