Color swatch image showing #AF2B25 with RGB(175,43,37) values

#AF2B25 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF2B25 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF2B25 Color Information

#AF2B25 RGB value is (175, 43, 37). The hex color red value is 175, green is 43, and blue is 37. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 79 percent, 31 percent.

#AF2B25 color swatch
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#AF2B25 Color Meaning

Color #AF2B25 conveys grounded intensity, protective warmth, and assertive heritage. Color #AF2B25 is a deep, slightly brownish red that mirrors roasted peppers, terracotta tiles, and sun-baked earth. Unlike fire-engine red, #AF2B25 carries organic weight; unlike burgundy, #AF2B25 radiates warmth. In architectural and food branding, #AF2B25 hue signals authenticity through origin—common in Mediterranean cuisine, artisan ceramics, and heritage textiles. Psychological research links such earthy reds to increased perceived trustworthiness in “farm-to-table” and craft contexts. In design systems, color #AF2B25 functions as a stable primary or accent. #AF2B25 pairs powerfully with olive, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel rooted yet vibrant. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and #AF2B25 meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is superb on uncoated stocks, enhancing its tactile credibility. Consumer studies show higher emotional resonance with products using color #AF2B25 in seasonal or regional campaigns. Culturally, color #AF2B25 reflects warmth that protects—clay walls that cool, spice blends that preserve, hands that shape. #AF2B25 appears in slow design, culinary storytelling, and community heritage as a symbol of labor that loves. Spiritually, #AF2B25 aligns with the root chakra’s nurturing mode: stability that feeds. Designers use color #AF2B25 when they want to signal passion with place. Its intensity is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF2B25 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
#AF2B25
RGB
rgb(175, 43, 37)
HSL
hsl(3°, 65%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 79%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 79%, 69%)
XYZ
18.8770 10.9753 2.8738
Yxy
10.9753 0.5768 0.3354
Hunter Lab
33.1290 2.6012 0.8863
CIE-Lab
39.5388 52.3299 36.2094

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue37 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF2B25 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

#AF2B25 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 #AF2B25 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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#AF2B25

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF2B25 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

#AF2B25

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF2B25;

Text Color

color: #AF2B25;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF2B25;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF2B2540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF2B25;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF2B25 0%, #6a1b16 100%);

#AF2B25 Color FAQs

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