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#AF2B0C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF2B0C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF2B0C Color Information

#AF2B0C RGB value is (175, 43, 12). The hex color red value is 175, green is 43, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 93 percent, 31percent.

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#AF2B0C Color Meaning

Color #AF2B0C embodies bold vitality, passionate intensity, and grounded assertiveness. #AF2B0C deep red shade encourages decisiveness, strength, and focused energy. Color #AF2B0C psychologically supports courage, motivation, and emotional resilience. In Western culture, color #AF2B0C signifies power, love, and attention, often used in design and fashion to convey authority and warmth. Eastern traditions associate #AF2B0C with life-force energy, protection, and auspiciousness. Fengshui considers #AF2B0C energizing, suitable for focal points, entrances, or spaces that benefit from stimulating action. Spiritually, color #AF2B0C aligns with the Root and Sacral Chakras, promoting grounding, personal power, and passionate energy. Designers and artists use #AF2B0C deep tone for accents, luxury materials, and natural-themed compositions, balancing intensity with sophistication. Its dark, saturated red conveys both warmth and authority.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF2B0C 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
#AF2B0C
RGB
rgb(175, 43, 12)
HSL
hsl(11°, 87%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 93%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 93%, 69%)
XYZ
18.6094 10.8683 1.4648
Yxy
10.8683 0.6014 0.3512
Hunter Lab
32.9671 2.5376 1.0076
CIE-Lab
39.3577 51.7257 47.8778

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF2B0C 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

#AF2B0C 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 #AF2B0C 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+)

6.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF2B0C 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

#AF2B0C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF2B0C;

Text Color

color: #AF2B0C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF2B0C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF2B0C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF2B0C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF2B0C 0%, #6b1a07 100%);

#AF2B0C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF2B0C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.