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#AF5579 color code is #AF5579. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #af5579.

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#AF5579 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AF5579 is 0.1699. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.77:1 against white and 4.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AF5579 on white4.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
#AF5579 on black4.40:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #AF55794.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #AF55794.40:1AA Large

#AF5579 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AF5579?+
The hex code for #AF5579 is #AF5579. In RGB it's rgb(175, 85, 121), and in HSL it's hsl(336, 36%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #AF5579?+
#AF5579 in RGB is (175, 85, 121). Written in CSS: rgb(175, 85, 121).
What is the CMYK value of #AF5579?+
#AF5579 converts to CMYK(0%, 51%, 31%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AF5579.
Is #af5579 a warm or cool color?+
#AF5579 (#AF5579) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 336° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #af5579 belong to?+
#AF5579 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 336°, 36%, 51% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #af5579 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AF5579 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.77:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #af5579?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AF5579 (#AF5579) is 681 C Pantone 681 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AF5579 in design

Practical guidance for using #af5579 (#AF5579) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #AF5579 (#AF5579) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #af5579 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AF5579 (#AF5579) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AF5579 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #af5579 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#AF5579 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.