Color swatch image showing #AE2015 with RGB(174,32,21) values

#AE2015 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AE2015 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AE2015 Color Information

#AE2015 RGB value is (174, 32, 21). The hex color red value is 174, green is 32, and blue is 21. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 82 percent, 88 percent, 32 percent.

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#AE2015 Color Meaning

Color #AE2015 embodies institutional pride, unwavering tradition, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #AE2015 is a deep, slightly blue-based red officially adopted by Cornell University—bold enough to command presence, grounded enough to signify legacy. Unlike fire-engine red, #AE2015 avoids flashiness; unlike burgundy, #AE2015 refuses compromise. In academic and athletic branding, #AE2015 hue signals tribal belonging and intellectual rigor. Psychological research confirms that such saturated, historically anchored reds increase in-group cohesion and perceived institutional strength, especially in competitive contexts. Functionally, color #AE2015 performs exceptionally across media. #AE2015 provides excellent contrast against white and cream, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text in print and digital. Print reproduction is highly stable, making #AE2015 ideal for institutional stationery, merchandise, and signage that must endure decades. In UI design, #AE2015 serves as a high-authority accent for primary actions without inducing alarm. Consumer studies show alumni and students respond more emotionally to brands using authentic color #AE2015 versus generic reds. Symbolically, color #AE2015 represents devotion as discipline. #AE2015 is not the red of impulse but of vow—earned through study, sport, and service. In spiritual practice, #AE2015 aligns with the root chakra’s committed mode: “I belong, therefore I stand.” Designers choose color #AE2015 when legacy must feel alive, not archived. Its power lies in its consistency—a chromatic oath of loyalty that echoes through generations.

Color Conversion

Convert #AE2015 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
#AE2015
RGB
rgb(174, 32, 21)
HSL
hsl(4°, 78%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 88%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(4°, 88%, 68%)
XYZ
18.1074 10.0858 1.7019
Yxy
10.0858 0.6057 0.3374
Hunter Lab
31.7581 2.5159 0.8687
CIE-Lab
37.9960 54.9604 43.0911

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue21 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AE2015 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

#AE2015 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 #AE2015 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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#AE2015

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AE2015 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

#AE2015

protanopia

#716f18

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AE2015;

Text Color

color: #AE2015;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AE2015;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AE201540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AE2015;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AE2015 0%, #68130d 100%);

#AE2015 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AE2015 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.