Color swatch image showing #AF2B30 with RGB(175,43,48) values
Color swatch image showing #AF2B30 with RGB(175,43,48) values

#AF2B30 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF2B30 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF2B30 Color Information

#AF2B30 RGB value is (175, 43, 48). The hex color red value is 175, green is 43, and blue is 48. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 73 percent, 31 percent.

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#AF2B30 Color Meaning

Color #AF2B30 sharpens crimson into focus. #AF2B30 slightly desaturated, blue-leaning red avoids the warmth of tomato or the sterility of scarlet, landing instead in a zone of cultural precision. Color #AF2B30 references traditional lacquerware, imperial seals, and ceremonial banners—where red signifies authority, not just passion. Cross-cultural color studies show that color #AF2B30 is consistently associated with prosperity and protection in East Asian contexts, making #AF2B30 essential in global branding that respects regional symbolism. Color #AF2B30 doesn’t universalize—#AF2B30 localizes with intent. In modern design, #AF2B30 appears in luxury tea, cultural institutions, and high-end cosmetics where heritage matters. Paired with gold or deep black, color #AF2B30 creates contrast that feels ritualistic, not commercial. Color #AF2B30 isn’t loud—#AF2B30’s deliberate.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF2B30 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
#AF2B30
RGB
rgb(175, 43, 48)
HSL
hsl(358°, 61%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 73%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 75%, 69%)
XYZ
19.0766 11.0551 3.9247
Yxy
11.0551 0.5601 0.3246
Hunter Lab
33.2492 2.6489 0.7950
CIE-Lab
39.6731 52.7754 29.9220

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue48 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF2B30 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

#AF2B30 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 #AF2B30 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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#AF2B30

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF2B30 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

#AF2B30

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF2B30;

Text Color

color: #AF2B30;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF2B30;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF2B3040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF2B30;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF2B30 0%, #6a1a1c 100%);

#AF2B30 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF2B30 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.