Information about #AF5E72 color

#AF5E72 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF5E72 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 94, 114) (68.6% red, 36.9% green, 44.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 32 / 24 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AF5E72 presents itself as a softly balanced red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Aiyana (#A86272). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kir Royale Rose (#B45877) and Deep Puce (#A95C68).

In RGB terms — rgb(175, 94, 114) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AF5E72 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. #AF5E72 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AF5E72 color variations

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#AF5E72 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 #AF5E72

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

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Deep Puce color link
Deep Puce

#A95C68

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

China Rose color link
China Rose

#A8516E

Mild Rose color link
Mild Rose

#A95680

Rose Dust color link
Rose Dust

#9E5E6F

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Copper Penny color link
Copper Penny

#AD6F69

#AF5E72 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF5E72
  • RGB175, 94, 114
  • CMYK0, 32, 24, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 94, 114)
  • HSL345°, 34%, 53%
  • HSL Precise345.185°, 33.61%, 52.745%
  • HSV345°, 46%, 69%
  • HSB345°, 46%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.369, 0.447)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.369, 0.447, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.369, 0.447)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAF5E72
  • DECIMAL ID11492978
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01