Information about #AF503B color

#AF503B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF503B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 80, 59) (68.6% red, 31.4% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 37 / 45 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AF503B presents itself as a confidently colored earthy red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Wilted Brown (#AB4C3D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brown Rust (#AF593E) and Orange Roughy (#A85335).

In RGB terms — rgb(175, 80, 59) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AF503B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. #AF503B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AF503B color variations

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

#AF503B 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 #AF503B

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

Wilted Brown color link
Wilted Brown

#AB4C3D

Brown Rust color link
Brown Rust

#AF593E

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Moulin Rouge color link
Moulin Rouge

#AD463F

Forbidden color link
Forbidden

#B04640

Vesuvius color link
Vesuvius

#A85533

Birch Brown color link
Birch Brown

#B14A30

Mexican Wave color link
Mexican Wave

#B64A32

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Alter Ego color link
Alter Ego

#AB4C48

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF503B
  • RGB175, 80, 59
  • CMYK0, 37, 45, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 80, 59)
  • HSL11°, 50%, 46%
  • HSL Precise10.862°, 49.573%, 45.882%
  • HSV11°, 66%, 69%
  • HSB11°, 66%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.314, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.314, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.314, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAF503B
  • DECIMAL ID11489339
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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