Color #AF264E Color / Colour Code #AF264E
This page shows the hex color code for color #af264e (#AF264E). The colour is a pink tone with 64% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AF264E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AF264E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 312, 342, and 12 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 342, 102, and 222 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AF264E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 342 to 27 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 342 with its complement at 162 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #AF264E
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AF264E
Design Use Cases for #AF264E
Vibrant Brand Color
#AF264E has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 42% lightness, #AF264E is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#AF264E is in the pink range (hue 342). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AF264E (hue 342) to its complement at hue 162. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 12. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #af264e, #27b087);
CSS Code for #AF264E
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About Color #AF264E (#AF264E)
#AF264E is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 175 red, 38 green, and 78 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 64% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AF264E is 84/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 78% magenta, 55% yellow, and 31% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AF264E against white is 6.54:1 and against black is 3.21:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 29% lightness.
The complementary colour #27B087 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AF264E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B02794 and #B04227, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #AF264E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AF264E?
- #AF264E is Color #AF264E, a pink color (colour) with RGB(175, 38, 78), HSL(342, 64%, 42%), and CMYK(0%, 78%, 55%, 31%). Its perceived brightness is 84/255.
- Is #AF264E accessible for text?
- Against white, #AF264E has a contrast ratio of 6.54:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.21:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AF264E?
- The complementary colour is #27B087 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B02794 and #B04227. The triadic palette adds #50B027 and #2750B0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AF264E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #af264e; or rgb(175, 38, 78); or hsl(342, 64%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 64% 42%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.