#AF9199 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #af9199 is a dusty pink with gray and mauve undertones. Its low saturation gives it a tender, polished mood suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and soft nightlife branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep plum or chocolate brown; black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code for this color is #af9199.
Questions about #af9199
What is #af9199 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af9199 is rgb(175, 145, 153), in HSL hsl(344, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 13%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af9199?
#af9199 pairs well with deep plum, chocolate brown, and warm neutrals, which reinforce its dusty mauve character while keeping the palette grounded; cream softens it, while black or charcoal creates clearer definition.
Does #af9199 read as warm or cool?
#af9199 reads as a neutral-to-cool dusty pink because its gray and mauve undertones mute the warmth normally associated with pink; it still feels romantic and polished when paired with warmer browns, cream, or subdued gold accents.
Is #af9199 readable on white or black?
#af9199 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.