#AE203B Color Meaning and Information

#AE203B Color Information

#AE203B RGB value is (174, 32, 59). The hex color red value is 174, green is 32, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 66 percent, 32 percent.

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#AE203B Color Meaning

Color #AE203B signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #AE203B deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #AE203B evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #AE203B culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #AE203B 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 #AE203B 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

#AE203B

RGB

rgb(174, 32, 59)

HSL

hsl(349°, 69%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 82%, 66%, 32%)

HSV

hsv(349°, 82%, 68%)

XYZ

18.7615 10.3475 5.1461

Yxy

10.3475 0.5477 0.3021

Hunter Lab

32.1675 2.6696 0.5803

CIE-Lab

38.4589 56.3882 21.5841

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)

68%

Green32 / 255 (13%)

13%

Blue59 / 255 (23%)

23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Yellow66 / 100 (66%)

66%

Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Color Variations

#AE203B 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

#AE203B 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 #AE203B 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#AE203B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.84:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.84:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.84:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AE203B 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

#AE203B

protanopia

#716f34

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AE203B;

Text Color

color: #AE203B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AE203B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AE203B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AE203B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AE203B 0%, #681323 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #AE203B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.