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#AE0C2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AE0C2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AE0C2A Color Information

#AE0C2A RGB value is (174, 12, 42). The hex color red value is 174, green is 12, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 93 percent, 76 percent, 32percent.

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#AE0C2A Color Meaning

color #AE0C2A radiates passionate loyalty, competitive fire, and regional pride. #AE0C2A deep red—darker than scarlet but brighter than burgundy—carries the weight of tradition and athletic intensity. Psychologically, Color #AE0C2A triggers adrenaline and affiliation simultaneously: #AE0C2A excites but also unites. Unlike generic reds that signal danger or urgency, #AE0C2A shade is culturally coded as communal energy—think stadium crowds, alumni networks, and school spirit. Historically rooted in university identity, color #AE0C2A transcends sport to represent legacy and belonging. In marketing, #AE0C2A strengthens emotional bonds in education, local commerce, and fan-driven ecosystems. Spiritually, #AE0C2A channels devotion through action—love expressed as support, sacrifice, or perseverance. Use color #AE0C2A when your audience identifies strongly with a group, and you want color to reinforce that shared heartbeat.

Color Conversion

Convert #AE0C2A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AE0C2A
RGB
rgb(174, 12, 42)
HSL
hsl(349°, 87%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 93%, 76%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(349°, 93%, 68%)
XYZ
18.0049 9.4288 3.0615
Yxy
9.4288 0.5904 0.3092
Hunter Lab
30.7064 2.5816 0.6521
CIE-Lab
36.7971 59.5846 30.2132

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green12 / 255 (5%)
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AE0C2A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AE0C2A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AE0C2A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AE0C2A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AE0C2A

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AE0C2A;

Text Color

color: #AE0C2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AE0C2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AE0C2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AE0C2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AE0C2A 0%, #680719 100%);

#AE0C2A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AE0C2A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.