Caramel Color – #af6f09: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Heat granulated sugar in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat without stirring. About three minutes in, the syrup hits Caramel, hex #af6f09. It’s a rich amber-brown with warm gold underneath that works on leather, in wood stains, and as a type accent for anything food-related.

Caramel Color Shades
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#af6f09
Caramel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Caramel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #af6f09 |
| RGB | rgb(175,111,9) |
| HSL | hsl(37,90.2%,36.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 37, 95, 31 |
| HSV | 37, 95, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 44, 4 |
| XYZ | 23.4, 20.5, 3 |
| LAB | 52.4, 18.6, 57.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 95% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Caramel Color
#a38a83

Light Caramel
#af6f09

Caramel
#fdb251

Salted Caramel Popcorn
#ebb367

Salted Caramel
#d3934d

Salt Caramel
#c56a3d

Peach Caramel
#de954b

Orange Caramel
#b1714c

Not Yet Caramel









