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#AF2B46 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF2B46 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF2B46 Color Information

#AF2B46 RGB value is (175, 43, 70). The hex color red value is 175, green is 43, and blue is 70. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 60 percent, 31percent.

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#AF2B46 Color Meaning

color #AF2B46 embodies solemn passion, artistic depth, and quiet rebellion. #AF2B46 near-burgundy shade straddles red and purple, merging the urgency of activism with the introspection of spirituality. Psychologically, Color #AF2B46 evokes emotional complexity—#AF2B46 feels intimate but not fragile, intense but not volatile. Designers use #AF2B46 in literary journals, avant-garde fashion, and social justice movements that reject superficiality. Culturally, the amaranth plant symbolizes immortality across civilizations, and #AF2B46 hue channels that endurance through shadow rather than brightness. #AF2B46 lacks royal pretense; instead, #AF2B46 suggests wisdom forged in struggle. Spiritually, #AF2B46 reflects inner fire that refuses to be extinguished—ideal for memorials, poetry, or brands centered on legacy. Use color #AF2B46 when your audience values substance over spectacle and emotion over explanation.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF2B46 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
#AF2B46
RGB
rgb(175, 43, 70)
HSL
hsl(348°, 61%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 60%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(348°, 75%, 69%)
XYZ
19.6486 11.2839 6.9368
Yxy
11.2839 0.5189 0.2980
Hunter Lab
33.5915 2.7869 0.5297
CIE-Lab
40.0546 54.0283 16.7675

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue70 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF2B46 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

#AF2B46 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 #AF2B46 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+)

6.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF2B46 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

#AF2B46

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF2B46;

Text Color

color: #AF2B46;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF2B46;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF2B4640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF2B46;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF2B46 0%, #6a1a2a 100%);

#AF2B46 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF2B46 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.