Information about #AF2D2D color

#AF2D2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF2D2D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 45, 45) (68.6% red, 17.6% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 51 / 51 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored earthy red, #AF2D2D sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Aesthetic Red (#B22B27). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hot Spot (#B22833) and Metallic Red (#A62C2B).

The recipe behind #AF2D2D is rgb(175, 45, 45), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #AF2D2D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #AF2D2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AF2D2D color variations

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

#AF2D2D 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 #AF2D2D

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

Hot Spot color link
Hot Spot

#B22833

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

Sweet Brown color link
Sweet Brown

#A83731

Greyed Red color link
Greyed Red

#BC2D29

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Luxury Red color link
Luxury Red

#B03737

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

Get Reddy color link
Get Reddy

#AD3539

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF2D2D
  • RGB175, 45, 45
  • CMYK0, 51, 51, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 45, 45)
  • HSL0°, 59%, 43%
  • HSL Precise0°, 59.091%, 43.137%
  • HSV0°, 74%, 69%
  • HSB0°, 74%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.176, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.176, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.176, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAF2D2D
  • DECIMAL ID11480365
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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