#AF1C21 Hex Color
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Dark red with the depth of dried cranberries or a leather jacket broken in over years. This shade reads bold but restrained, so #af1c21 earns its keep as an accent or call-to-action rather than a full background. White text hits about 7.0:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare. Use the hex code #af1c21 for sales graphics, moody branding, and sports design.
Questions about #af1c21
What is #af1c21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af1c21 is rgb(175, 28, 33), in HSL hsl(358, 72%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 81%, 31%.
What text color works on #af1c21?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 7.0:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Dark text on this red falls well short of that threshold.
What colors pair well with #af1c21?
It looks rich against muted greens like olive, and cream softens its intensity in editorial layouts. Cool grays also help balance the warmth without dulling it.
Is #af1c21 readable on white or black?
#af1c21 has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.