Information about #AF500D color

#AF500D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF500D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(175, 80, 13) — 68.6% red, 31.4% green, 5.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 37 / 64 / 31. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #AF500D reads as a maximally vivid orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Burnt Siena (#B75203). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Windsor Tan (#A75502) and Metallic Brown (#AC4313).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(175, 80, 13)), which gives #AF500D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #AF500D: 5.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.0:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AF500D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AF500D color variations

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

#AF500D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#AF500D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#AF500D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#AF500D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#AF500D 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
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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
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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
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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
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#510DAF
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#6CAF0D
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#510DAF
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#1BAF0D
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#0D6CAF
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#A20DAF
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Nearest named colors to #AF500D

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

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Windsor Tan color link
Windsor Tan

#A75502

Metallic Brown color link
Metallic Brown

#AC4313

Strong Orange color link
Strong Orange

#A85400

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Orangish Brown color link
Orangish Brown

#B25F03

Brick Orange color link
Brick Orange

#C14A09

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Orangey Brown color link
Orangey Brown

#B16002

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Rust Orange color link
Rust Orange

#C45508

#AF500D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF500D
  • RGB175, 80, 13
  • CMYK0, 37, 64, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 80, 13)
  • HSL25°, 86%, 37%
  • HSL Precise24.815°, 86.17%, 36.863%
  • HSV25°, 93%, 69%
  • HSB25°, 93%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.314, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.314, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.314, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAF500D
  • DECIMAL ID11489293
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited1 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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