Color swatch image showing #AF0029 with RGB(175,0,41) values

#AF0029 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF0029 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF0029 Color Information

#AF0029 RGB value is (175, 0, 41). The hex color red value is 175, green is 0, and blue is 41. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 77 percent, 31 percent.

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#AF0029 Color Meaning

Color #AF0029 radiates passionate loyalty, competitive fire, and regional pride. #AF0029 deep red—darker than scarlet but brighter than burgundy—carries the weight of tradition and athletic intensity. Psychologically, color #AF0029 triggers adrenaline and affiliation simultaneously: #AF0029 excites but also unites. Unlike generic reds that signal danger or urgency, #AF0029 shade is culturally coded as communal energy—think stadium crowds, alumni networks, and school spirit. Historically rooted in university identity, color #AF0029 transcends sport to represent legacy and belonging. In marketing, #AF0029 strengthens emotional bonds in education, local commerce, and fan-driven ecosystems. Spiritually, #AF0029 channels devotion through action—love expressed as support, sacrifice, or perseverance. Use color #AF0029 when your audience identifies strongly with a group, and you want color to reinforce that shared heartbeat.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF0029 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
#AF0029
RGB
rgb(175, 0, 41)
HSL
hsl(346°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 77%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 100%, 69%)
XYZ
18.0794 9.2741 2.9350
Yxy
9.2741 0.5969 0.3062
Hunter Lab
30.4534 2.6231 0.6430
CIE-Lab
36.5067 61.2317 30.5617

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue41 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF0029 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

#AF0029 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 #AF0029 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+)

7.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF0029 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF0029;

Text Color

color: #AF0029;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF0029;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF002940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF0029;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF0029 0%, #6a0019 100%);

#AF0029 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF0029 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.