Flame Red (#AF2B1E) Color Meaning and Information

Flame Red (#AF2B1E) Color Information

Flame Red (#AF2B1E) RGB value is (175, 43, 30). The hex color red value is 175, green is 43, and blue is 30. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 83 percent, 31 percent.

Flame Red

#AF2B1E

rgb(175, 43, 30)

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Flame Red (#AF2B1E) Color Meaning

Flame Red (#AF2B1E) represents controlled intensity, passionate focus, and resilient energy. This deep reddish orange suggests warmth tempered by stability, promoting deliberate action. Consequently, Flame Red (#AF2B1E) communicates confidence and presence. Psychologically, Flame Red (#AF2B1E) enhances concentration, motivation, and strategic thinking. It encourages persistent effort without impulsiveness. Symbolically, Flame Red (#AF2B1E) connects to courage, cultural boldness, and purposeful energy. Spiritually, it embodies inner strength, fiery determination, and guided passion.

Color Conversion

Convert Flame Red (#AF2B1E) 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

#AF2B1E

RGB

rgb(175, 43, 30)

HSL

hsl(5°, 71%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 75%, 83%, 31%)

HSV

hsv(5°, 83%, 69%)

XYZ

18.7774 10.9355 2.3494

Yxy

10.9355 0.5857 0.3411

Hunter Lab

33.0689 2.5775 0.9316

CIE-Lab

39.4715 52.1060 39.9613

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)

69%

Green43 / 255 (17%)

17%

Blue30 / 255 (12%)

12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta75 / 100 (75%)

75%

Yellow83 / 100 (83%)

83%

Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Color Variations

Flame Red (#AF2B1E) 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

Flame Red (#AF2B1E) 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 Flame Red (#AF2B1E) 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:#AF2B1E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.59:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF2B1E 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

Flame Red (#AF2B1E)

protanopia

#767521

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF2B1E;

Text Color

color: #AF2B1E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF2B1E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF2B1E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF2B1E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF2B1E 0%, #691912 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Flame Red (#AF2B1E) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.