#AF8C92 color
The hex color #AF8C92 is a grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 54.9% green and 57.3% blue (175, 140, 146).
Its hue angle is 350°, with 18% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 17% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Rosy Brown (#BC8F8F), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.99:1).
#AF8C92 color codes
| HEX | #AF8C92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 140, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 54.9%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 18%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(350, 20%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 17%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.61, 14.21, 1.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.61, 14.33, 7.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.246, 29.947, 31.27) | |
| Decimal | 11504786 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AF8C92, 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 #AF8C92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #AF8C92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | 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 #AF8C92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#919192Protanopia
no red cones#999791Deuteranopia
no green cones#b68a8eTritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #af8c92; }
.text { color: #af8c92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #af8c92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 140 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #af8c92, #af988c); }
Similar colors
#bc8f8fRosy Brown#b68692Punched Pink#c29594Mutabilis#bb99aaClassy Mauve#a2919bNirvana#a99593Sphinx#987e7eOpium#a99592Cortex
Questions
- What color is #AF8C92?
- #AF8C92 is a grayish red, closest to the named color Rosy Brown. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AF8C92?
- The RGB value is 175, 140, 146: 175 red, 140 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AF8C92?
- The complementary color is #8CAFA9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AF8C92?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.99:1 and white text 3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.