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#AF000C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF000C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF000C Color Information

#AF000C RGB value is (175, 0, 12). The hex color red value is 175, green is 0, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 93 percent, 31percent.

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#AF000C Color Meaning

color #AF000C signifies intense desire, focused danger, and sleek modernism. #AF000C deep, pure red is darker than primary red, suggesting polished automotive paint, emergency switches, and luxury packaging. Psychologically, Color #AF000C commands controlled attention, signaling high stakes and powerful attraction with a contained ferocity. #AF000C culturally references sports cars, high-end electronics, and potent warning symbols. Spiritually, #AF000C color represents channeled passion, formidable will, and magnetic allure, acting as a symbol for potent energy that is sophisticated and deliberately applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF000C 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
#AF000C
RGB
rgb(175, 0, 12)
HSL
hsl(356°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 93%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 100%, 69%)
XYZ
17.7456 9.1405 1.1768
Yxy
9.1405 0.6324 0.3257
Hunter Lab
30.2333 2.5460 0.7820
CIE-Lab
36.2534 60.5422 45.8726

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF000C 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

#AF000C 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 #AF000C 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+)

7.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF000C 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF000C;

Text Color

color: #AF000C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF000C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF000C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF000C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF000C 0%, #6a0007 100%);

#AF000C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF000C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.