Information about #AF2A0B color

#AF2A0B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF2A0B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 42, 11) (68.6% red, 16.5% green, 4.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 52 / 64 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AF2A0B presents itself as a pure, full-strength warm red — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rust Red (#AA2704). Slightly further away sit Vintage Red (#AF2413) and Strong Vermilion (#A82A00).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(175, 42, 11)), which gives #AF2A0B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #AF2A0B: 6.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for black. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AF2A0B color variations

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

#AF2A0B 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 #AF2A0B

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

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF2A0B
  • RGB175, 42, 11
  • CMYK0, 52, 64, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 42, 11)
  • HSL11°, 88%, 36%
  • HSL Precise11.341°, 88.172%, 36.471%
  • HSV11°, 94%, 69%
  • HSB11°, 94%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.165, 0.043)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.165, 0.043, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.165, 0.043)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAF2A0B
  • DECIMAL ID11479563
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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