Information about #AE2D40 color

#AE2D40 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AE2D40 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(174, 45, 64) (68.2% red, 17.6% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 51 / 43 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AE2D40 is a confidently colored red 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 Crash Hot (#AF2E40). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bombshell (#AE2F3E) and StitchCraft (#B02A3E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(174, 45, 64)), which gives #AE2D40 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AE2D40 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. #AE2D40 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AE2D40 color variations

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

#AE2D40 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 #AE2D40

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

Crash Hot color link
Crash Hot

#AF2E40

Bombshell color link
Bombshell

#AE2F3E

StitchCraft color link
StitchCraft

#B02A3E

Vibe color link
Vibe

#AC3142

Get Reddy color link
Get Reddy

#AD3539

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

Bliss color link
Bliss

#B3393E

Luxury Red color link
Luxury Red

#B03737

Deep Carmine color link
Deep Carmine

#A9203E

Hot Spot color link
Hot Spot

#B22833

French Wine color link
French Wine

#AC1E44

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AE2D40
  • RGB174, 45, 64
  • CMYK0, 51, 43, 32
  • CSSrgb(174, 45, 64)
  • HSL351°, 59%, 43%
  • HSL Precise351.163°, 58.904%, 42.941%
  • HSV351°, 74%, 68%
  • HSB351°, 74%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.682
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.682, 0.176, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.682, 0.176, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.682, 0.176, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAE2D40
  • DECIMAL ID11414848
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01