#AF964F Hex Color
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A muted, warm yellow, #af964f has a mellow, earthy quality created by its low saturation and medium depth. The hex code suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction accents that need approachable energy. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark brown; black text stays highly readable at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #af964f
What is #af964f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af964f is rgb(175, 150, 79), in HSL hsl(44, 38%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 55%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #af964f?
The #af964f hex color pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, cream, and muted greens, balancing its warm golden tone with deeper or softer surroundings in branding, layouts, and accent palettes. Use charcoal for grounded layouts and cream for gentler contrast.
Is #af964f a warm or cool color?
The #af964f hex color reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by low saturation and a brownish, earthy depth, giving practical designs a mellow, approachable energy rather than a bright, attention-grabbing effect.
Is #af964f readable on white or black?
#af964f has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 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.