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What color is AE3042?

The RGB color code for color number #AE3042 is RGB(174, 48, 66). In the RGB color model, #AE3042 has a red value of 174, a green value of 48, and a blue value of 66. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 72.4% magenta, 62.1% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 351.4° (degrees), 56.8 % saturation, and 43.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AE3042 has a hue of 351.4° (degrees), 72.4 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color AE3042 is cool or warm?

Color AE3042 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AE3042? (For interior and product design)

AE3042 has an LRV of nearly 12. 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.



Dark Color

#AE3042

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of #AE3042 with dark and light Color




Is #AE3042 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AE3042 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 #AE3042 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 48, 66)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
48 (18.8%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
72.41%
Yellow
62.07%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(351.43deg, 56.8 %, 43.5 %)

Hue
351.43°
Saturation
56.76 %.
Lightness
43.53 %.

RYB

RYB(165, 85, 89)
Red
165 (64.6%)
Yellow
85 (33.1%)
Blue
89 (35.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
351.43°
Saturation
72.41 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 351.43°

W: 18.82 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 19.5

Y : 11.51

Z : 6.35

YXY

Y1 : 11.51

X : 0.52

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 81.18%

Y : 74.12%


LRV

~ 11.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.3R 3.9/11.2

CIE-Lab

L : 40.42

A : 51.69

B : 19.73

CIE-Lch

L : 40.42

C : 55.32

H : 20.89

CIE-Luv

L : 40.42

U : 90.13

V : 11.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.92

A : 43.23

B : 12.65






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #AE3042


Here are the colors similar to AE3042. 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.



#A9203E
Deep Carmine
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C32148
Maroon (Crayola)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#9D2933
Japanese Carmine
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BC3F4A
Sanguine
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AE3042.


#A83440
PANTONE 8883 C
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#B83A4B
PANTONE 703 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#A4343A
PANTONE 1807 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B53B50
PANTONE 4070 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AE3042.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AE3042.


#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AE3042.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AE3042.


#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #AE3042


Here are the paint colors similar to AE3042. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AE3042 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AE3042 to Dunn-Edwards


#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#9E3641
Vintage Red (DET 427)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#A54049
Floriography (DET 410)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#A53B3D
Scarlet Past (DEA 150)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color AE3042 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AE3042 to Valspar


#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AE3042 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AE3042 to Benjamin Moore


#AA253C
Candy Cane Red (2079-10)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#A63841
Lyons Red (CC-68)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#AD364E
Fuchsine (1343)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#9E3B45
Patriot Red (2080-20)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AE3042 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AE3042 to Sherwin Williams


#A42E41
Radish (SW 6861)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#A42E37
Show Stopper (SW 7588)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#9D373C
Poinsettia (SW 6594)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AE3042 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AE3042 to PPG Paints


#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#A24041
Granada (PPG17-12)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#9D3E3F
Blaze (PPG13-16)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color AE3042 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AE3042 to Behr


#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#994341
Red My Mind (MQ1-10)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#A14D52
Powder Room (PPU1-07)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#AE3042 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



AE3042
Deep Carmine*

30AE9C
Keppel*


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 #AE3042?

Color that best contrast with #AE3042 is #30AE9C, color name is Keppel*
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 #AE3042?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AE3042 is #30AE9C, color name is Keppel*.





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