Information about #AF7974 color

#AF7974 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF7974 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 121, 116) (68.6% red, 47.5% green, 45.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 23 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AF7974 presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Pastel Chocolate (#A7796D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bonanza (#B77D6E) and Grayish Red (#A87D7D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(175, 121, 116)), which gives #AF7974 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AF7974 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. No one has named #AF7974 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AF7974 color variations

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

#AF7974 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 #AF7974

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

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Grayish Red color link
Grayish Red

#A87D7D

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Ash Rose color link
Ash Rose

#B5817D

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Copper Penny color link
Copper Penny

#AD6F69

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Brandy Rose color link
Brandy Rose

#B6857A

Pharlap color link
Pharlap

#A3807B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF7974
  • RGB175, 121, 116
  • CMYK0, 21, 23, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 121, 116)
  • HSL5°, 27%, 57%
  • HSL Precise5.085°, 26.941%, 57.059%
  • HSV5°, 34%, 69%
  • HSB5°, 34%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.475, 0.455)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.475, 0.455, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.475, 0.455)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAF7974
  • DECIMAL ID11499892
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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