What color is #AF8980?

#AF8980 is a medium, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(175, 137, 128), and in HSL hsl(11, 23%, 59%).

Is #AF8980 accessible as text?

On white, #AF8980 has a contrast ratio of 3.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #AF8980, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AF8980?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #AF8980?

#AF8980 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7EA6AE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AF8980 below.

Is #AF8980 good for buttons?

#AF8980 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AF8980 — white text only reaches 3.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AF8980 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #AF8980 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#AF8980 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AF8980

Not just a swatch — here's how #AF8980 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AF8980 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AF8980 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #AF8980 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #AF8980 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rosy Brown holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AF8980 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

Rosy Brown opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AF8980 Secondary #C9BBB8 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AF8980 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AF8980 with

Rosy Brown Camel Cadet Grey Gainsboro Taupe

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 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE8E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AE977E — 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 #AF8980 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AF8980;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 137 128;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.4% 0.049 33.6);
  --color-50: #F9F6F5;
  --color-100: #F0E7E6;
  --color-200: #E0D0CD;
  --color-300: #C6AEA9;
  --color-400: #AC8D86;
  --color-500: #8F6E66;
  --color-600: #6F5853;
  --color-700: #51423E;
  --color-800: #362D2B;
  --color-900: #221D1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#F9F6F5',
    100: '#F0E7E6',
    200: '#E0D0CD',
    300: '#C6AEA9',
    400: '#AC8D86',
    500: '#8F6E66',
    600: '#6F5853',
    700: '#51423E',
    800: '#362D2B',
    900: '#221D1B',
  },
}

$base: #AF8980;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F6F5;
$base-100: #F0E7E6;
$base-200: #E0D0CD;
$base-300: #C6AEA9;
$base-400: #AC8D86;
$base-500: #8F6E66;
$base-600: #6F5853;
$base-700: #51423E;
$base-800: #362D2B;
$base-900: #221D1B;
$base-hover: #94675D;
$base-subtle: #E5DCDA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AF8980",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E7E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0D0CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6AEA9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AC8D86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8F6E66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F5853",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#51423E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#362D2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221D1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AF8980

Color Lab

Pairs with #AF8980

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