Information about #AF8A87 color

#AF8A87 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF8A87 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 138, 135) (68.6% red, 54.1% green, 52.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 16 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A calm, restrained red, #AF8A87 floats near the light end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Anticipation (#A88A8E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cherry Blossom Mouse (#AC8181) and Ecru Ochre (#A48D83).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(175, 138, 135)), which gives #AF8A87 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AF8A87 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #AF8A87 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AF8A87 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AF8A87 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AF8A87

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

Vintage color link
Vintage

#A78087

Rustic Rose color link
Rustic Rose

#AB7E85

Thatch color link
Thatch

#B1948F

Autumn Beige color link
Autumn Beige

#AF8D7A

Sandrift color link
Sandrift

#AF937D

Double Joss color link
Double Joss

#A69380

Ash Rose color link
Ash Rose

#B5817D

Rickshaw color link
Rickshaw

#AA917B

#AF8A87 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF8A87
  • RGB175, 138, 135
  • CMYK0, 15, 16, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 138, 135)
  • HSL4°, 20%, 61%
  • HSL Precise4.5°, 20%, 60.784%
  • HSV4°, 23%, 69%
  • HSB4°, 23%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.541, 0.529)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.541, 0.529, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.541, 0.529)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDAF8A87
  • DECIMAL ID11504263
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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