Information about #AC4F2A color

#AC4F2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AC4F2A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(172, 79, 42) (67.5% red, 31% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 51 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AC4F2A presents itself as a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rose Of Sharon (#AC512D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Stage (#AD522E) and Birch Brown (#B14A30).

In RGB terms — rgb(172, 79, 42) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AC4F2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AC4F2A color variations

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

#AC4F2A 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 #AC4F2A

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

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Birch Brown color link
Birch Brown

#B14A30

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Vesuvius color link
Vesuvius

#A85533

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Cattail color link
Cattail

#B64925

Mexican Wave color link
Mexican Wave

#B64A32

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC4F2A
  • RGB172, 79, 42
  • CMYK0, 36, 51, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 79, 42)
  • HSL17°, 61%, 42%
  • HSL Precise17.077°, 60.748%, 41.961%
  • HSV17°, 76%, 67%
  • HSB17°, 76%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.310, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.310, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.310, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAC4F2A
  • DECIMAL ID11292458
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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