Color swatch image showing #AF001A with RGB(175,0,26) values
Color swatch image showing #AF001A with RGB(175,0,26) values

#AF001A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF001A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF001A Color Information

#AF001A RGB value is (175, 0, 26). The hex color red value is 175, green is 0, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 85 percent, 31 percent.

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#AF001A Color Meaning

Color #AF001A radiates passionate loyalty, competitive fire, and regional pride. #AF001A deep red—darker than scarlet but brighter than burgundy—carries the weight of tradition and athletic intensity. Psychologically, color #AF001A triggers adrenaline and affiliation simultaneously: #AF001A excites but also unites. Unlike generic reds that signal danger or urgency, #AF001A shade is culturally coded as communal energy—think stadium crowds, alumni networks, and school spirit. Historically rooted in university identity, color #AF001A transcends sport to represent legacy and belonging. In marketing, #AF001A strengthens emotional bonds in education, local commerce, and fan-driven ecosystems. Spiritually, #AF001A channels devotion through action—love expressed as support, sacrifice, or perseverance. Use color #AF001A when your audience identifies strongly with a group, and you want color to reinforce that shared heartbeat.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF001A 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
#AF001A
RGB
rgb(175, 0, 26)
HSL
hsl(351°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 85%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 100%, 69%)
XYZ
17.8656 9.1885 1.8092
Yxy
9.1885 0.6190 0.3183
Hunter Lab
30.3125 2.5736 0.7323
CIE-Lab
36.3448 60.7916 39.2140

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF001A 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

#AF001A 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 #AF001A 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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#AF001A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF001A 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

#AF001A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF001A;

Text Color

color: #AF001A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF001A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF001A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF001A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF001A 0%, #6a0010 100%);

#AF001A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF001A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.