Vivid Red

The color #AF0000 is a vivid red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 175, 0, 0 and HSL values of 0°, 100%, 34%.

Color Values for #AF0000

Below are the different color format representations for #AF0000. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#AF0000
RGB:
rgb(175,0,0) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,100%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #AF0000

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #AF0000. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 68.6%
Green: 0%
Blue: 0%

Contrast Analysis for #AF0000

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #AF0000

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #AF0000

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #AF0000

The complementary color for #AF0000 is #00ADAD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #AF0000

The analogous colors for #AF0000 are #AD0057 and #AD5700. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #AF0000

The triadic colors for #AF0000 are #00AD00 and #0000AD. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #AF0000

These are the darker variations of #AF0000. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8C0000 and #690000. This progression shows how #AF0000 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #AF0000

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BF3333 and #CF6666. This progression shows how #AF0000. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #AF0000

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #AF0000. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #AF0000

Companies and brands that incorporate #AF0000 in their visual identity.

#AF0000 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #AF0000. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #AF0000 is a vivid red with RGB values of 175, 0, 0 and HSL values of 0°, 100%, 34%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #AF0000 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.