#AF8D65 Hex Color
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Warm and dusty, #af8d65 is a muted orange with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow character suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep teal in autumn, food, sports, and youth-focused designs. The hex code #af8d65 supports readable black body text at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #af8d65
What is #af8d65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af8d65 is rgb(175, 141, 101), in HSL hsl(32, 32%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 42%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af8d65?
#af8d65 pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, cream, and muted autumn tones, using its dusty orange warmth to balance dark structure, cool contrast, or soft neutrals without becoming overly bright. Use it as a supporting tone in grounded palettes.
Does #af8d65 read as warm or cool?
#af8d65 reads as warm because its orange base is softened by brown and gray undertones, giving it a dusty, earthy appearance rather than the crisp heat of saturated orange in most palettes. Its mellow warmth works well in autumn-inspired designs.
Is #af8d65 readable on white or black?
#af8d65 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.