Information about #AC0C2B color

#AC0C2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AC0C2B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(172, 12, 43) — 67.5% red, 4.7% green, 16.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 63 / 51 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AC0C2B presents itself as a maximally vivid red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Wine Red (#B11226). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cadmium Purple (#B60C26) and Alabama Crimson (#AF002A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(172, 12, 43)), which gives #AC0C2B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.8:1. No one has named #AC0C2B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AC0C2B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AC0C2B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AC0C2B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Red Tape color link
Red Tape

#B3002F

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

Falcons Red color link
Falcons Red

#A71930

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC0C2B
  • RGB172, 12, 43
  • CMYK0, 63, 51, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 12, 43)
  • HSL348°, 87%, 36%
  • HSL Precise348.375°, 86.957%, 36.078%
  • HSV348°, 93%, 67%
  • HSB348°, 93%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.047, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.047, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.047, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAC0C2B
  • DECIMAL ID11275307
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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