Color swatch image showing #AF4043 with RGB(175,64,67) values
Color swatch image showing #AF4043 with RGB(175,64,67) values

#AF4043 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF4043 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF4043 Color Information

#AF4043 RGB value is (175, 64, 67). The hex color red value is 175, green is 64, and blue is 67. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 62 percent, 31 percent.

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#AF4043 Color Meaning

Color #AF4043 signifies muted passion, weathered sweetness, and sturdy affection. #AF4043 dusky, reddish-pink resembles faded roses, old brick, and dried coral, suggesting a romantic sentiment that has endured exposure and time. Psychologically, color #AF4043 provides comforting warmth and emotional resilience, blending the nurturing quality of pink with a more robust, earthy stability. #AF4043 fosters feelings of enduring care, mature love, and affectionate strength that does not shy away from reality. #AF4043 color feels both tender and strong. Culturally, color #AF4043 is found in historical textiles, vintage signage, and designs aiming for a "heritage" feel with a touch of romance. Symbolically, #AF4043 represents love that has built a home, passion that has weathered seasons, and beauty that is valued for its history as much as its appearance. Color #AF4043 offers a more complex, adult alternative to bright pinks, carrying a narrative of duration, memory, and love that has been tested and remains.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF4043 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
#AF4043
RGB
rgb(175, 64, 67)
HSL
hsl(358°, 46%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 62%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 63%, 69%)
XYZ
20.5257 13.1860 6.7735
Yxy
13.1860 0.5070 0.3257
Hunter Lab
36.3125 2.6984 0.8117
CIE-Lab
43.0422 45.4862 22.5501

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue67 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF4043 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

#AF4043 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 #AF4043 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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#AF4043

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF4043 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

#AF4043

protanopia

#7f7e42

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF4043;

Text Color

color: #AF4043;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF4043;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF404340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF4043;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF4043 0%, #682629 100%);

#AF4043 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF4043 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.