What color is #AF6D4E?

#AF6D4E is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(175, 109, 78), and in HSL hsl(19, 38%, 50%).

Is #AF6D4E accessible as text?

On white, #AF6D4E has a contrast ratio of 4.10:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #AF6D4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AF6D4E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #AF6D4E?

#AF6D4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4F91B0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AF6D4E below.

Is #AF6D4E good for buttons?

#AF6D4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AF6D4E — white text only reaches 4.10:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AF6D4E the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #AF6D4E is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#AF6D4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AF6D4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #AF6D4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #AF6D4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AF6D4E Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Copper as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AF6D4E Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 Secondary #3B3833

Copper anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AF6D4E Secondary #7B4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222C

Copper plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AF6D4E Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C0 Secondary #332B2D

Copper sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AF6D4E Secondary #BDA599 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Copper is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Copper carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AF6D4E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 78/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 40/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 89/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 47/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AF6D4E

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People also use #AF6D4E with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE3DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B08E4F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AF6D4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AF6D4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 109 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.9% 0.095 45.6);
  --color-50: #FBF6F4;
  --color-100: #F3E8E2;
  --color-200: #E6D1C7;
  --color-300: #D0AF9F;
  --color-400: #B88D7A;
  --color-500: #9C6E59;
  --color-600: #795849;
  --color-700: #574238;
  --color-800: #3A2D27;
  --color-900: #241D19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FBF6F4',
    100: '#F3E8E2',
    200: '#E6D1C7',
    300: '#D0AF9F',
    400: '#B88D7A',
    500: '#9C6E59',
    600: '#795849',
    700: '#574238',
    800: '#3A2D27',
    900: '#241D19',
  },
}

$base: #AF6D4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF6F4;
$base-100: #F3E8E2;
$base-200: #E6D1C7;
$base-300: #D0AF9F;
$base-400: #B88D7A;
$base-500: #9C6E59;
$base-600: #795849;
$base-700: #574238;
$base-800: #3A2D27;
$base-900: #241D19;
$base-hover: #8D583F;
$base-subtle: #E4D5CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AF6D4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E8E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D1C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0AF9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B88D7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C6E59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#795849",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#574238",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2D27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241D19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AF6D4E

Color Lab

Pairs with #AF6D4E

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