Information about #AF2A28 color

#AF2A28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AF2A28 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 42, 40) (68.6% red, 16.5% green, 15.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 52 / 53 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AF2A28 is a energetic, saturated earthy red that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Aesthetic Red (#B22B27). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Metallic Red (#A62C2B) and Upsdell Red (#AE2029).

The recipe behind #AF2A28 is rgb(175, 42, 40), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #AF2A28 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AF2A28 color variations

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

#AF2A28 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 #AF2A28

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

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Hot Spot color link
Hot Spot

#B22833

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Greyed Red color link
Greyed Red

#BC2D29

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

#AF2A28 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF2A28
  • RGB175, 42, 40
  • CMYK0, 52, 53, 31
  • HSL1°, 63%, 42%
  • HSL Precise0.889°, 62.791%, 42.157%
  • HSV1°, 77%, 69%
  • HSB1°, 77%, 69%
  • HEX IDAF2A28
  • DECIMAL ID11479592
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
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