Color swatch image showing #AE2038 with RGB(174,32,56) values
Color swatch image showing #AE2038 with RGB(174,32,56) values

#AE2038 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AE2038 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AE2038 Color Information

#AE2038 RGB value is (174, 32, 56). The hex color red value is 174, green is 32, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 68 percent, 32 percent.

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#AE2038 Color Meaning

Color #AE2038 signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #AE2038 deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #AE2038 evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #AE2038 culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #AE2038 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 #AE2038 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
#AE2038
RGB
rgb(174, 32, 56)
HSL
hsl(350°, 69%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 68%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 82%, 68%)
XYZ
18.6859 10.3172 4.7479
Yxy
10.3172 0.5536 0.3057
Hunter Lab
32.1204 2.6517 0.6141
CIE-Lab
38.4058 56.2255 23.4076

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AE2038 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

#AE2038 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 #AE2038 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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#AE2038

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 #AE2038 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

#AE2038

protanopia

#716f32

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AE2038;

Text Color

color: #AE2038;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AE2038;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AE203840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AE2038;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AE2038 0%, #681321 100%);

#AE2038 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AE2038 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.