Information about #AC111B color

#AC111B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AC111B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(172, 17, 27) — 67.5% red, 6.7% green, 10.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 61 / 57 / 33. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AC111B presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Youtube Red (#B2071D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Wine Red (#B11226) and Carnelian (#B31B1B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(172, 17, 27)), which gives #AC111B its character. If you plan to put text on a #AC111B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. #AC111B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AC111B color variations

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

#AC111B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
#AC111B

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#E61624

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#ED4F5A

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#F38A91

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#F9C4C8

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White

#FFFFFF

#AC111B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#AC111B

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#890D15

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#670A10

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#44060A

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#220305

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Black

#000000

#AC111B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
#AC111B

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#A7222B

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#A0363D

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#974C51

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#8C6567

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Grey

#808080

#AC111B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#97AB10

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#AB8210

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#AB4410

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#AC111B

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#AB1059

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#AB1097

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#8210AB

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#AC111B 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
#AC111B
#AC111B

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#11ACA1
#11ACA1

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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
#AC111B
#AC111B

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#1169AC
#1169AC

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#11AC54
#11AC54

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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
#AC5411
#AC5411

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#AC111B
#AC111B

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#AC1169
#AC1169

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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
#AC111B
#AC111B

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#1BAC11
#1BAC11

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#111BAC
#111BAC

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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
#AC111B
#AC111B

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#ACA111
#ACA111

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#11ACA1
#11ACA1

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#111BAC
#111BAC

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Square

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

Square color scheme
#AC111B
#AC111B

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#69AC11
#69AC11

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#11ACA1
#11ACA1

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#5411AC
#5411AC

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Nearest named colors to #AC111B

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

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Spartan Crimson color link
Spartan Crimson

#9E1316

Cadmium Purple color link
Cadmium Purple

#B60C26

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Poppy color link
Poppy

#AC0019

Netherlands Red color link
Netherlands Red

#AE1C28

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

#AC111B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC111B
  • RGB172, 17, 27
  • CMYK0, 61, 57, 33
  • HSL356°, 82%, 37%
  • HSL Precise356.129°, 82.011%, 37.059%
  • HSV356°, 90%, 67%
  • HSB356°, 90%, 67%
  • HEX IDAC111B
  • DECIMAL ID11276571
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
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