#AFA397 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty orange with gray undertones, #afa397 feels grounded while retaining an optimistic, adventurous edge. Its muted lightness suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction-safety accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside deep navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. The hex code is #afa397, and black text provides about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #afa397
What is #afa397 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #afa397 is rgb(175, 163, 151), in HSL hsl(30, 13%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 14%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #afa397?
Does #afa397 feel warm or cool?
#afa397 reads as a muted warm color because its orange base remains visible beneath a substantial gray cast, giving it a grounded, weathered mood rather than the crisp energy of a clear orange.
Where does #afa397 work well?
#afa397 works well as a supporting tone in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction-safety accents, especially beside charcoal or deep navy in layouts that need grounded warmth without bright orange intensity.
Is #afa397 readable on white or black?
#afa397 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.