#AF2B37 Color Meaning and Information

#AF2B37 Color Information

#AF2B37 RGB value is (175, 43, 55). The hex color red value is 175, green is 43, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 69 percent, 31percent.

#AF2B37

rgb(175, 43, 55)

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#AF2B37 Color Meaning

Color #AF2B37 signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #AF2B37 deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #AF2B37 evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #AF2B37 culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #AF2B37 color represents passion made permanent, the depth of sensory experience, and desire that has been culturally codified, embodying a rich and historical intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF2B37 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

#AF2B37

RGB

rgb(175, 43, 55)

HSL

hsl(355°, 61%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 75%, 69%, 31%)

HSV

hsv(355°, 75%, 69%)

XYZ

19.2327 11.1175 4.7467

Yxy

11.1175 0.5480 0.3168

Hunter Lab

33.3429 2.6863 0.7232

CIE-Lab

39.7778 53.1207 25.7794

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)

69%

Green43 / 255 (17%)

17%

Blue55 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta75 / 100 (75%)

75%

Yellow69 / 100 (69%)

69%

Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Color Variations

#AF2B37 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

#AF2B37 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 #AF2B37 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#AF2B37

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF2B37 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

#AF2B37

protanopia

#767534

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF2B37;

Text Color

color: #AF2B37;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF2B37;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF2B3740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF2B37;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF2B37 0%, #6a1a20 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #AF2B37 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.