Color swatch image showing #AE2014 with RGB(174,32,20) values

#AE2014 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AE2014 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AE2014 Color Information

#AE2014 RGB value is (174, 32, 20). The hex color red value is 174, green is 32, and blue is 20. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 89 percent, 32 percent.

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#AE2014 Color Meaning

Color #AE2014 embodies institutional pride, unwavering tradition, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #AE2014 is a deep, slightly blue-based red officially adopted by Cornell University—bold enough to command presence, grounded enough to signify legacy. Unlike fire-engine red, #AE2014 avoids flashiness; unlike burgundy, #AE2014 refuses compromise. In academic and athletic branding, #AE2014 hue signals tribal belonging and intellectual rigor. Psychological research confirms that such saturated, historically anchored reds increase in-group cohesion and perceived institutional strength, especially in competitive contexts. Functionally, color #AE2014 performs exceptionally across media. #AE2014 provides excellent contrast against white and cream, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text in print and digital. Print reproduction is highly stable, making #AE2014 ideal for institutional stationery, merchandise, and signage that must endure decades. In UI design, #AE2014 serves as a high-authority accent for primary actions without inducing alarm. Consumer studies show alumni and students respond more emotionally to brands using authentic color #AE2014 versus generic reds. Symbolically, color #AE2014 represents devotion as discipline. #AE2014 is not the red of impulse but of vow—earned through study, sport, and service. In spiritual practice, #AE2014 aligns with the root chakra’s committed mode: “I belong, therefore I stand.” Designers choose color #AE2014 when legacy must feel alive, not archived. Its power lies in its consistency—a chromatic oath of loyalty that echoes through generations.

Color Conversion

Convert #AE2014 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
#AE2014
RGB
rgb(174, 32, 20)
HSL
hsl(5°, 79%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 89%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(5°, 89%, 68%)
XYZ
18.0983 10.0822 1.6540
Yxy
10.0822 0.6066 0.3379
Hunter Lab
31.7525 2.5138 0.8726
CIE-Lab
37.9896 54.9402 43.5532

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue20 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AE2014 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

#AE2014 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 #AE2014 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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#AE2014

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AE2014 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

#AE2014

protanopia

#716f17

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AE2014;

Text Color

color: #AE2014;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AE2014;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AE201440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AE2014;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AE2014 0%, #69140c 100%);

#AE2014 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AE2014 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.