Information about #AF2C04 color

#AF2C04 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AF2C04 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 44, 4) (68.6% red, 17.3% green, 1.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 51 / 67 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #AF2C04 reads as a pure, full-strength earthy red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rust Red (#AA2704). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Strong Vermilion (#A82A00) and Lemon Iced Tea (#BD3000).

In RGB terms — rgb(175, 44, 4) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AF2C04 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #AF2C04 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AF2C04 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AF2C04 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AF2C04

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF2C04
  • RGB175, 44, 4
  • CMYK0, 51, 67, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 44, 4)
  • HSL14°, 96%, 35%
  • HSL Precise14.035°, 95.531%, 35.098%
  • HSV14°, 98%, 69%
  • HSB14°, 98%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.016
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.173, 0.016)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.173, 0.016, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.173, 0.016)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB1.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAF2C04
  • DECIMAL ID11480068
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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