#AF9E82 Hex Color

Dusty autumn neutral with quiet, earthy warmth

Hex color #af9e82 graphic
A dusty, unsaturated tone, #af9e82 feels like a faded autumn afternoon. Its muted character makes it a reliable neutral base rather than a focal point. Because it sits comfortably in the background, this shade supports brighter colors without conflict. Black text displays clearly against it for readable UI designs. The hex code for this muted orange-yellow is #af9e82.

Questions about #af9e82

What is #af9e82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af9e82 is rgb(175, 158, 130), in HSL hsl(37, 22%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 26%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af9e82 for a balanced design?
#af9e82 works beautifully alongside deep charcoal or navy to provide necessary contrast against its muted base. For a warmer, organic palette, pair it with muted terracotta or deep olive tones to lean into its natural, earthy character.
Is #af9e82 readable on white or black?
#af9e82 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 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.