#AF1C28 Hex Color
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#af1c28 is a saturated, powerful red that commands immediate attention. Because of its intense, deep character, it functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool charcoal grays, which balance its inherent warmth. For accessibility, this hex code provides sufficient contrast for small text, though white remains the most readable choice for copy.
Questions about #af1c28
What is #af1c28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af1c28 is rgb(175, 28, 40), in HSL hsl(355, 72%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 77%, 31%.
Which neutral colors pair best with #af1c28?
Deep charcoal or cool slate grays provide the best balance for the intensity of #af1c28. Because this red is so saturated, these muted neutrals ground the color and prevent it from feeling overwhelming when used in interface design or branding.
Is #af1c28 readable on white or black?
#af1c28 has a 6.95:1 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.