Information about #AF540E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AF540E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 84, 14) (68.6% red, 32.9% green, 5.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 63 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AF540E is a maximally vivid amber-leaning orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Pumpkin Skin (#B1610B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Burnt Siena (#B75203) and Windsor Tan (#A75502).

In RGB terms — rgb(175, 84, 14) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AF540E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AF540E color variations

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#AF540E 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 #AF540E

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

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Windsor Tan color link
Windsor Tan

#A75502

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Brick Orange color link
Brick Orange

#C14A09

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

#AF540E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF540E
  • RGB175, 84, 14
  • CMYK0, 36, 63, 31
  • HSL26°, 85%, 37%
  • HSL Precise26.087°, 85.185%, 37.059%
  • HSV26°, 92%, 69%
  • HSB26°, 92%, 69%
  • HEX IDAF540E
  • DECIMAL ID11490318
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
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