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HEX AE291D - #AE291D, RGB(174,41,29) Color


Color Name: Carnelian*
Hex Color Code: #AE291D
RGB Color Code: RGB(174, 41, 29)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 76.4%, 83.3%, 31.8%



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What color is AE291D?

The RGB color code for color number #AE291D is RGB(174, 41, 29). In the RGB color model, #AE291D has a red value of 174, a green value of 41, and a blue value of 29. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 76.4% magenta, 83.3% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5° (degrees), 71.4 % saturation, and 39.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AE291D has a hue of 5° (degrees), 83.3 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color AE291D is cool or warm?

Color AE291D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AE291D? (For interior and product design)

AE291D has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#AE291D

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #AE291D with dark and light Color




Is #AE291D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AE291D meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #AE291D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 41, 29)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
41 (16.1%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
76.44%
Yellow
83.33%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(4.97deg, 71.4 %, 39.8 %)

Hue
4.97°
Saturation
71.43 %.
Lightness
39.80 %.

RYB

RYB(195, 97, 82)
Red
195 (76.4%)
Yellow
97 (37.9%)
Blue
82 (32.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
4.97°
Saturation
83.33 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 4.97°

W: 11.37 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 18.47

Y : 10.67

Z : 2.25

YXY

Y1 : 10.67

X : 0.59

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 83.92%

Y : 88.63%


LRV

~ 10.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.6R 3.7/12

CIE-Lab

L : 39.02

A : 52.44

B : 39.99

CIE-Lch

L : 39.02

C : 65.95

H : 37.33

CIE-Luv

L : 39.02

U : 101.89

V : 25.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 32.67

A : 43.74

B : 18.79






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AE291D

Here are the colors similar to AE291D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#B31B1B
Carnelian
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#B22222
Fire Brick
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#AA381E
Chinese Red
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#BD2024
Safety Red
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AE291D.

#AF231C
PANTONE 2350 C
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
#B7312C
PANTONE 7620 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#C00D1E
PANTONE 3546 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#A72B2A
PANTONE 7627 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AE291D.

#A72920
RAL 3000 - Flame Red
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#BB1E10
RAL 3020 - Traffic Red
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#A53A2D
RAL 3033 - Pearl Pink
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#A63D2F
RAL 3016 - Coral Red
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AE291D.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AE291D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AE291D.

#BB0000
BS 04-E-56 - Carnival Red
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#B31B1B
Cornell Red
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#B92B27
Quora Red
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BD0017
McDonald’s Red
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#B21807
Tomato Sauce
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)



Paint color for Hex #AE291D

Here are the paint colors similar to AE291D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AE291D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AE291D to Benjamin Moore

#B5332C
Million Dollar Red (2003-10)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#A33A2D
Smoldering Red (2007-10)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#AB3F30
Paper Lantern (CSP-1150)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#A0372F
Deep Rose (2004-10)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AE291D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AE291D to Valspar

#A23D28
Cinnamon Sunset (V008-3)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#B0212A
Classic Red (1009-2)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#C23730
Scarlet Tanager (M212)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#BF3934
Oh So Red (1009-1)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AE291D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AE291D to Sherwin Williams

#9E3E33
Chinese Red (SW 0057)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#A13B34
Rave Red (SW 6608)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#A43834
Tanager (SW 6601)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AE291D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AE291D to Dunn-Edwards

#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#AF413B
Glitzy Red (DEA 153)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AE291D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AE291D to PPG Paints

#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#A4493D
Rum Raisin (PPG1064-7)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#A34A3E
Rojo Colonial (PPG13-15)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)
#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color AE291D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AE291D to Behr

#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)
#A04039
Fire Cracker (PPU2-16)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)
#AD4E3C
Torch Red (MQ4-35)
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AE291D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AE291D to Farrow & Ball

#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 8.98 (91.0% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 9.47 (90.5% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 10.50 (89.5% similar)
#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 12.30 (87.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#AE291D color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



AE291D
Carnelian*

1DA2AE
Cadet Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #AE291D?

Color that best contrast with #AE291D is #1DA2AE, color name is Cadet Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #AE291D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AE291D is #1DA2AE, color name is Cadet Blue*.





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