#AF9999
A light, muted red closely aligning with Darkgray.
About #AF9999
At its core, #AF9999 is a light and muted hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkgray. Its digital footprint relies on 175 parts red, 153 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 13% M, 13% Y, and 31% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#AF9999
RGB175, 153, 153
HSL0.0°, 12.1%, 64.3%
CMYK0%, 13%, 13%, 31%
HSV0.0°, 12.6%, 68.6%
LAB65.1, 8.1, 3.0
XYZ34.8, 34.2, 34.9
Decimal11508121
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.68:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.84:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.56:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.66:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #AF9999;
}
.text-color {
color: #AF9999;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #AF9999;
}