Information about #AF2327 color

#AF2327 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AF2327 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(175, 35, 39) — 68.6% red, 13.7% green, 15.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 55 / 53 / 31. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AF2327 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Upsdell Red (#AE2029). Nearby in the Register you will also find Firebrick (#B22222) and Netherlands Red (#AE1C28).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(175, 35, 39)), which gives #AF2327 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AF2327 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #AF2327 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AF2327 color variations

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

#AF2327 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 #AF2327

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

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Hot Spot color link
Hot Spot

#B22833

#AF2327 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF2327
  • RGB175, 35, 39
  • CMYK0, 55, 53, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 35, 39)
  • HSL358°, 67%, 41%
  • HSL Precise358.286°, 66.667%, 41.176%
  • HSV358°, 80%, 69%
  • HSB358°, 80%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.137, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.137, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.137, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAF2327
  • DECIMAL ID11477799
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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