Information about #ACAC71 color

#ACAC71 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #ACAC71 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(172, 172, 113) (67.5% red, 67.5% green, 44.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 23 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ACAC71 is a softly balanced golden yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Khaki (#ADA96E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Iko (#B3AB6E) and Grayish Olive (#A8A87D).

In RGB terms — rgb(172, 172, 113) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #ACAC71 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. #ACAC71 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#ACAC71 color variations

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

#ACAC71 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 #ACAC71

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

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Iguana Green color link
Iguana Green

#9CB071

Piha Sand color link
Piha Sand

#B7A077

Pale Oak color link
Pale Oak

#BBA46D

Misty Moss color link
Misty Moss

#BBB477

Tan Green color link
Tan Green

#A9BE70

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ACAC71
  • RGB172, 172, 113
  • CMYK0, 0, 23, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 172, 113)
  • HSL60°, 26%, 56%
  • HSL Precise60°, 26.222%, 55.882%
  • HSV60°, 34%, 67%
  • HSB60°, 34%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.675, 0.443)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.675, 0.443, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.675, 0.443)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.3%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDACAC71
  • DECIMAL ID11316337
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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