Color swatch image showing #AE2036 with RGB(174,32,54) values

#AE2036 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AE2036 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AE2036 Color Information

#AE2036 RGB value is (174, 32, 54). The hex color red value is 174, green is 32, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 69 percent, 32 percent.

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#AE2036 Color Meaning

Color #AE2036 signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #AE2036 deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #AE2036 evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #AE2036 culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #AE2036 color represents passion made permanent, the depth of sensory experience, and desire that has been culturally codified, embodying a rich and historical intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #AE2036 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
#AE2036
RGB
rgb(174, 32, 54)
HSL
hsl(351°, 69%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 69%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 82%, 68%)
XYZ
18.6379 10.2980 4.4954
Yxy
10.2980 0.5575 0.3080
Hunter Lab
32.0905 2.6404 0.6354
CIE-Lab
38.3721 56.1220 24.6203

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue54 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AE2036 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

#AE2036 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 #AE2036 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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#AE2036

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.86:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AE2036 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

#AE2036

protanopia

#716f31

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AE2036;

Text Color

color: #AE2036;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AE2036;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AE203640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AE2036;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AE2036 0%, #681320 100%);

#AE2036 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AE2036 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.