Color swatch image showing #AF2B33 with RGB(175,43,51) values

#AF2B33 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF2B33 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF2B33 Color Information

#AF2B33 RGB value is (175, 43, 51). The hex color red value is 175, green is 43, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 71 percent, 31 percent.

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#AF2B33 Color Meaning

Color #AF2B33 communicates warmth, reliability, and natural grounding. #AF2B33 familiar earthy tone blends subtle intensity with comfort, creating a stable, approachable presence. Psychologically, color #AF2B33 fosters calm endurance, patience, and practical thinking. #AF2B33 encourages thoughtful decision making while tempering emotional impulsivity. Culturally, color #AF2B33 is linked to rustic aesthetics, natural materials, and enduring crafts. Spiritually, #AF2B33 represents grounded strength, resilience, and the integration of physical and emotional stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF2B33 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
#AF2B33
RGB
rgb(175, 43, 51)
HSL
hsl(356°, 61%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 71%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 75%, 69%)
XYZ
19.1406 11.0807 4.2619
Yxy
11.0807 0.5551 0.3213
Hunter Lab
33.2877 2.6642 0.7656
CIE-Lab
39.7161 52.9174 28.1556

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF2B33 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

#AF2B33 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 #AF2B33 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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#AF2B33

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF2B33 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

#AF2B33

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF2B33;

Text Color

color: #AF2B33;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF2B33;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF2B3340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF2B33;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF2B33 0%, #6a1a1f 100%);

#AF2B33 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF2B33 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.