#AF6775 color
The hex color #AF6775 is a desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 40.4% green and 45.9% blue (175, 103, 117).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 31% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 41% magenta, 33% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Cinnapink (#A6646F), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.02:1).
#AF6775 color codes
| HEX | #AF6775 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 103, 117) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 40.4%, 45.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 31%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 41%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 41%, 33%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.95, 30.6, 4.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.95, 30.96, 8.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.741, 20.101, 19.35) | |
| Decimal | 11495285 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AF6775, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AF6775 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #AF6775 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AF6775 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#737475Protanopia
no red cones#858174Deuteranopia
no green cones#bb616cTritanopia
no blue cones#7c7c7cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #af6775; }
.text { color: #af6775; }
.border { border: 2px solid #af6775; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 103 117 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #af6775, #af7d67); }
Similar colors
#a6646fCinnapink#b76e79Rose Gold#b95b6dCandied Apple#b35966Hot Flamingo#a67283Never Forget#c0686eWatermelon Gelato#bb6688Malevolent Mauve#b55067Extravagant Blush
Questions
- What color is #AF6775?
- #AF6775 is a desaturated red, closest to the named color Cinnapink. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AF6775?
- The RGB value is 175, 103, 117: 175 red, 103 green and 117 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AF6775?
- The complementary color is #67AFA1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AF6775?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.02:1 and white text 4.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.