Information about #AF3B18 color

#AF3B18 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF3B18 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(175, 59, 24) (68.6% red, 23.1% green, 9.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 59 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated red, #AF3B18 sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rustic Coral (#AE3415). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chinese Red (#AA381E) and Chinese Brown (#AB381F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(175, 59, 24)), which gives #AF3B18 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AF3B18 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #AF3B18 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AF3B18 color variations

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

#AF3B18 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 #AF3B18

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

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Blaze color link
Blaze

#BE4123

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Cattail color link
Cattail

#B64925

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF3B18
  • RGB175, 59, 24
  • CMYK0, 45, 59, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 59, 24)
  • HSL14°, 76%, 39%
  • HSL Precise13.907°, 75.879%, 39.02%
  • HSV14°, 86%, 69%
  • HSB14°, 86%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.231, 0.094)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.231, 0.094, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.231, 0.094)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAF3B18
  • DECIMAL ID11483928
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01