Grilled Tomato color: hex code #AF3519
Grilled Tomato has the hex code #AF3519. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 20.8% green and 9.8% blue (175, 53, 25).
Its hue angle is 11°, with 75% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 86% yellow and 31% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.28:1).
Grilled Tomato (#AF3519) color codes
| HEX | #AF3519 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 53, 25) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 20.8%, 9.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(11, 75%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(11, 86%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 70%, 86%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.79, 48.24, 43.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.79, 65.04, 42.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.13, 11.733, 2.177) | |
| Decimal | 11482393 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Grilled Tomato, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AF3519 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.28:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #AF3519 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.28:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AF3519 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#594f14Protanopia
no red cones#776a12Deuteranopia
no green cones#c10330Tritanopia
no blue cones#606060Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #af3519; }
.text { color: #af3519; }
.border { border: 2px solid #af3519; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 53 25 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #af3519, #af8019); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Rust.
See #AF3519 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AF3519?
- #AF3519 is a moderate red known as Grilled Tomato. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Grilled Tomato?
- The RGB value is 175, 53, 25: 175 red, 53 green and 25 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Grilled Tomato?
- The complementary color is #1993AF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AF3519?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 and white text 6.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.