#AE5242
Red
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RGB
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About #AE5242 Red
#AE5242 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 174 red, 82 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 9°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 47%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
9°
Hue
45%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #AE5242 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #AE5242 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#AE5242 on White
Contrast Ratio5.14:1
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Aa#AE5242 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.09:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #AE5242 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #AE5242 |
| RGB | rgb(174, 82, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(9, 45%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 174, 82, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 68.2%, 32.2%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 53%, 62%, 32% |
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