Color Details and Palettes for #AF8773

Details about the color Nougat

Closest web-safe match: #999966

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About Color Hex #af8773

The color Nougat, with hexadecimal code #af8773, sits in the orange color family, typically linked to enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth. Orange hues stimulate appetite and social interaction, which is why food brands and community platforms favor them. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation and Friendliness. Orange is associated with spirituality and courage in some cultures, such as in Hinduism and Buddhism. In Western cultures, it often represents autumn, harvest, and creativity. At just 27% saturation, this near-neutral shade carries only a subtle hint of its underlying hue, making it versatile for large surfaces and professional contexts. With a mid-range lightness of 57%, it offers excellent versatility—readable as text on light backgrounds and visible as an element on dark ones. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation, or Friendliness. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.

The RGB values for Nougat are (175, 135, 115), providing a combination of red: 175, green: 135, and blue: 115. In HSL format, it has a hue of 20.00°, saturation of 27.00%, and lightness of 57.00%.

The HSV representation includes a hue of 20.00°, saturation of 34.00%, and value of 69.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 23.00%, yellow: 34.00%, and black: 31.00%.

The calculated luminance of #af8773 is 0.277, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.

This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #999966. Its contrast ratio is 6.54:1 against black and 3.21:1 against white. It works well on dark backgrounds but may be less readable on lighter ones.

In terms of color temperature, #af8773 reads as warm. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using black text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #af8773 is black.

Considering its saturation and lightness, #af8773 appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.

History, Usage, Psychology & Design Ideas for #AF8773

Nougat (#AF8773) belongs to the Vermilion color family.

With moderate saturation and balanced lightness, this muted tone feels sophisticated and understated. Muted hues like this excel in editorial design, professional portfolios, and interior spaces that seek calm refinement.

Historical Background

Vermilion—a brilliant red-orange pigment—was synthesized from mercury sulfide (cinnabar) as early as 8000 BC in Anatolia. Chinese artisans perfected synthetic vermilion around the 4th century BC, using it in lacquerware, seals, and religious manuscripts. In medieval Europe, vermilion illuminated the capital letters of sacred texts, literally giving us the word 'rubric' (from Latin ruber, red).

Design & Usage Tips

Vermilion bridges the intensity of red with the warmth of orange, making it ideal for food and beverage branding where appetite appeal matters. It pairs well with dark olive green for autumnal themes or with navy blue for a classic nautical palette. Avoid using vermilion for error states, as users may confuse it with orange warnings.

Positioned on the warm side of the color wheel (hue 20°), it naturally draws the eye and creates a sense of closeness—making it effective for calls to action, food photography, and hospitality branding. At 27% saturation, the color has a muted, sophisticated quality that pairs well with bolder accents. It works as a background, a border, or a secondary element in layered compositions.

Psychological Impact

Vermilion projects confidence, vitality, and creative ambition. Its warm red-orange lean makes it feel more approachable and less aggressive than pure red, which is why lifestyle and travel brands favor it for invitations to adventure.

With a mid-range lightness of 57%, this tone is highly versatile: dark enough to serve as body text on white, yet light enough to stand out on charcoal or navy backgrounds.

Creative Design Ideas

Use vermilion as a header accent stripe above charcoal photography for editorial impact. In interior design, a single vermilion accent wall energizes a neutral room. For digital products, vermilion hover states on cards create engaging micro-interactions.

#AF8773 Color Conversions

Every way to write Nougat — copy Nougat as RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, OKLCH, OKLab, CIELAB, LCH, XYZ or a decimal integer. One-tap copy on every format; tap on any card to learn what it is and when to use it.

12 formats
HEX Web
#AF8773

Hexadecimal is the web’s universal color notation — two digits each for red, green and blue. Drop it straight into HTML, CSS or any design tool.

RGB Screen
rgb(175, 135, 115)

RGB is the additive Red-Green-Blue model every screen uses to emit light. The default choice for websites, apps and on-screen UI.

HSL Web
hsl(20, 27%, 57%)

HSL breaks a color into Hue, Saturation and Lightness — the most intuitive way to lighten, darken or mute a color in CSS.

HSV HSB Design
hsv(20, 34%, 69%)

HSV (also called HSB) maps Hue, Saturation and Value/Brightness. It is the model behind the color pickers in Photoshop, Figma and most design apps.

HWB CSS 4
hwb(20 45% 31%)

HWB blends a pure hue with Whiteness and Blackness — a painter-friendly model added in CSS Color 4 for quick tints and shades.

CMYK Print
cmyk(0%, 23%, 34%, 31%)

CMYK is the subtractive Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black ink model. Use these values when preparing artwork for a printer or commercial press.

OKLCH Modern
oklch(65.64% 0.057 47.83)

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space (Lightness, Chroma, Hue). It powers smooth gradients and accessible palettes in today’s CSS.

OKLab Modern
oklab(65.64% 0.038 0.042)

OKLab is the Cartesian form of OKLCH — ideal for blending and interpolating colors without the muddy midpoints older spaces produce.

CIELAB L*a*b* Perceptual
L: 59.60, a: 12.44, b: 16.63

CIELAB is a device-independent, perceptually-uniform space. It is the standard for measuring color difference (ΔE) and matching across devices.

LCH Perceptual
L: 59.60, C: 20.77, H: 53.21

LCH is CIELAB in cylindrical form — Lightness, Chroma and Hue — letting you adjust vividness and hue while staying perceptually even.

XYZ CIE Science
X: 29.44, Y: 27.68, Z: 20.01

CIE XYZ is the 1931 master space that underpins every other model here — the scientific bridge used to convert between color systems.

Decimal int Code
11503475

The 24-bit integer value of the color — handy for databases, APIs, game engines and low-level graphics code.

RGB Color Percentages for #af8773

RGB Color Percentages for Nougat (HEX Code: #af8773) display the relative contribution of Red, Green, and Blue in forming the color. Understanding these percentages provides insight into the color's visual balance and primary components.

This color is primarily dominated by Red, making up 41.18% of the total composition. The complete breakdown of RGB contributions is:

Red:
41.18%
Green:
31.76%
Blue:
27.06%

This analysis highlights the influence of each primary color, offering a deeper understanding of the visual characteristics of Nougat.

CMYK Ink Levels & Print Guide for #af8773

CMYK Ink Levels for Nougat (HEX Code: #af8773) provide a breakdown of the percentages of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks needed for accurate print reproduction. The composition of Nougat prominently features Yellow, reflecting its dominant color characteristic. This information is invaluable for optimizing ink usage and achieving precise color results in printed materials.

The exact CMYK values are: Cyan: 0%, Magenta: 22.86%, Yellow: 34.29%, and Black: 31.37%.

Luminance & Contrast for #AF8773

Relative luminance gauges how bright Nougat is, while the WCAG contrast ratios show how legible black or white text is on it — and which accessibility levels (AA / AAA) it passes.

Relative luminance 0.277
0 · dark1 · light
Aa
Black text 6.54:1
AA AAA Large
Aa
White text 3.21:1
AA AAA Large

Quick CSS Snippets for #AF8773

Copy-and-paste CSS for Nougat — backgrounds, text, borders and a custom property. Each line is ready to drop into your stylesheet.

Background background-color: #AF8773;
Text color: #AF8773;
Border border: 2px solid #AF8773;
RGB background-color: rgb(175, 135, 115);
HSL background-color: hsl(20, 27%, 57%);
Variable --color: #AF8773;

#af8773 Monochrome Palette

The Monochrome Palette consists of shades created by adjusting the brightness. These include lighter, original, and darker shades of the color. This layout helps to visualize the color's range and its potential use in design.

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#ebe1dc
#dfcfc7
#d3bdb2
#c7ab9d
#bb9988
#af8773 Original
#957362
#7a5f51
#604a3f
#46362e
#2c221d
#120e0c

#af8773 Complementary Palette

The Complementary Palette is made up of two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors create high contrast and vibrant designs, making them perfect for attention-grabbing elements and dynamic visuals.

#af8773 Original
#749baf

#af8773 Analogic Palette

The Analogic Palette consists of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors typically create harmonious and subtle designs, often used to evoke calmness and unity in your visual projects.

#af8773 Original
#afa574
#af747e
#9baf74
#af749b
#7eaf74
#a574af

#af8773 Triadic Palette

The Triadic Palette is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination provides a vibrant and balanced color scheme, often used for dynamic and energetic designs while maintaining harmony.

#af8773 Original
#74af87
#8774af

#af8773 Quad Palette

The Quad Palette, also known as tetradic, consists of four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination offers a diverse and bold color scheme, ideal for creating rich, complex designs with multiple accents while still maintaining balance.

#af8773 Original
#7eaf74
#749baf
#a574af

Color Blindness Simulation for #af8773

Colors are perceived differently by individuals with various forms of color blindness. Use the dropdown below to see how this color may look through the eyes of someone with color vision deficiency. Explore how Nougat (#af8773) might appear to people with different visual experiences, and gain deeper insights into color accessibility for your designs!

Each color box displays a "Friendly" or "Not Friendly" tag in the bottom-right corner. A "Friendly" tag indicates that the color difference is distinguishable to individuals with the specific type of color blindness. Conversely, a "Not Friendly" tag means that the color difference might not be distinguishable, potentially causing accessibility issues in your design.

Normal Vision

Deuteranopia (Green Weakness)

Friendly

Protanopia (Red Weakness)

Friendly

Tritanopia (Blue-Yellow Weakness)

Friendly

Achromatopsia (Total Color Blindness)

Friendly

Color Harmonies for #af8773

Color harmonies refer to the visually pleasing combinations of colors that are derived from specific relationships on the color wheel. These harmonious schemes, such as complementary, triadic, and analogous colors, create a balanced and engaging visual experience in design.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tetradic (Quad)

#AF8773 Nearby Colors

A handful of colors just a step away from #AF8773 — each one nudges the brightness, richness, or shade a little while still feeling like the same color. Use the buttons on any swatch to copy its hex or open its full color page.

#bb9988 Muddy Mire
#997766 Woodhaven
#ccaa99 Frappé
#886655 Mocha Madness
#bb8866 Macaroon
#aa8877 Nougat
#aa8866 Mulled Cider
#bb8877 Ludicrous Lemming

Colors Similar to #af8773

These colors are close neighbours of #AF8773 in the RGB color space. Each subtle variation can produce a noticeably different mood in your design while remaining harmonious with the original Orange tone.

#b08773 Nougat
#af8873 Nougat
#af8774 Nougat
#ae8773 Nougat
#af8673 Nougat
#af8772 Nougat
#c08773 Ludicrous Lemming
#af9873 Cookie Crumb
#af8784 Rosy Brown
#9e8773 Tahini Brown
#af7673 Nipple
#af8762 Deer

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