Color swatch image showing #AF4037 with RGB(175,64,55) values

#AF4037 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AF4037 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AF4037 Color Information

#AF4037 RGB value is (175, 64, 55). The hex color red value is 175, green is 64, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 69 percent, 31 percent.

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#AF4037 Color Meaning

Color #AF4037 conveys muted passion, subdued danger, and earthy warmth. #AF4037 dusty red resembles faded terracotta. Color #AF4037 suggests tempered intensity. Psychologically, color #AF4037 provides warmth without urgency. #AF4037 evokes rustic vitality. Symbolically, color #AF4037 represents sustained life force. Culturally, #AF4037 appears in folk art.

Color Conversion

Convert #AF4037 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
#AF4037
RGB
rgb(175, 64, 55)
HSL
hsl(4°, 52%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 69%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(4°, 69%, 69%)
XYZ
20.2022 13.0566 5.0698
Yxy
13.0566 0.5271 0.3406
Hunter Lab
36.1339 2.6177 0.9742
CIE-Lab
42.8484 44.7371 29.5110

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#AF4037 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

#AF4037 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 #AF4037 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+)

5.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AF4037 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

#AF4037

protanopia

#7f7e39

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AF4037;

Text Color

color: #AF4037;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AF4037;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AF403740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AF4037;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AF4037 0%, #682621 100%);

#AF4037 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AF4037 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.