Color #AF4C08 Color / Colour Code #AF4C08
This page shows the hex color code for color #af4c08 (#AF4C08). The colour is a orange tone with 91% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AF4C08 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AF4C08 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 354, 24, and 54 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 24, 144, and 264 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AF4C08
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 24 and saturation at 91%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 24 to 69 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 24 with its complement at 204 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 #AF4C08
Lightness variations at hue 24 and 91% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AF4C08
Design Use Cases for #AF4C08
High-Impact Accent
With 91% saturation, #AF4C08 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 36% lightness, #AF4C08 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.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#AF4C08 sits in the orange range (hue 24). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AF4C08 (hue 24) to its complement at hue 204. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 54. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #af4c08, #086daf);
CSS Code for #AF4C08
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About Color #AF4C08 (#AF4C08)
#AF4C08 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 175 red, 76 green, and 8 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 21.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 24 degrees with 91% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AF4C08 is 98/255 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, 57% magenta, 95% yellow, and 31% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AF4C08 against white is 5.44:1 and against black is 3.86:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 25% lightness.
The complementary colour #086DAF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AF4C08. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AF0819 and #AF9F08, 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 #AF4C08
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AF4C08?
- #AF4C08 is Color #AF4C08, a orange color (colour) with RGB(175, 76, 8), HSL(24, 91%, 36%), and CMYK(0%, 57%, 95%, 31%). Its perceived brightness is 98/255.
- Is #AF4C08 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AF4C08 has a contrast ratio of 5.44:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.86:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AF4C08?
- The complementary colour is #086DAF (hue 204). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AF0819 and #AF9F08. The triadic palette adds #08AF4B and #4B08AF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AF4C08 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #af4c08; or rgb(175, 76, 8); or hsl(24, 91%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 24 91% 36%; 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.