#AF8F78 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly in neutral territory. Because of its desaturated quality, #af8f78 acts better as a stabilizing secondary tone than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep olive greens, avoiding the muddy look that can happen against lighter colors. The hex code #af8f78 offers high enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for autumn-themed UI elements.
Questions about #af8f78
What is #af8f78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af8f78 is rgb(175, 143, 120), in HSL hsl(25, 26%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 31%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af8f78?
Does #af8f78 work for UI text?
Using #af8f78 as a primary text color is generally not recommended for accessibility because it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light gray backgrounds. Reserve this hue for UI elements like borders, icons, or secondary headings where visual interest is needed without compromising readability.
Is #af8f78 readable on white or black?
#af8f78 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.