#AF8A68 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange leans heavily into warm brown territory. The hex code #af8a68 offers a mellow character that avoids the visual shock of brighter shades. Because of its muted chroma, use it as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with deep forest greens for a grounded palette. Black text reads clearly over this shade, making it safe for small, legible body type.
Questions about #af8a68
What is #af8a68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af8a68 is rgb(175, 138, 104), in HSL hsl(29, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 41%, 31%.
What color palettes work best with #af8a68?
The muted brown profile of #af8a68 shines when paired with deep forest green or charcoal neutrals. Because of its desaturated character, it avoids clashing with cooler earth tones, making it an excellent bridge for natural, organic branding projects.
Is #af8a68 readable on white or black?
#af8a68 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.