#AF9B7F Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty orange with brown-gray undertones, #af9b7f has low saturation and a grounded, sun-faded look. Its muted warmth supports optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, food, sports, or youth branding, paired with charcoal or deep teal. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, with about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #af9b7f
What is #af9b7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af9b7f is rgb(175, 155, 127), in HSL hsl(35, 23%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 27%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af9b7f in a palette?
#af9b7f pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, cream, and muted earth tones, giving its dusty orange warmth enough contrast while preserving a grounded feel; use charcoal for readable text and deep teal as a cooler accent.
Is #af9b7f warm or cool?
#af9b7f reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown-gray undertones soften the hue without removing its sun-faded warmth, creating a grounded mood associated with optimism, independence, and quiet adventure.
Is #af9b7f readable on white or black?
#af9b7f has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.