Information about #AC8265 color

#AC8265 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AC8265 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(172, 130, 101) — 67.5% red, 51% green, 39.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 16 / 28 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AC8265 presents itself as a moderately toned warm orange — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Medium Wood (#A68064). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sandal (#A3876A) and Soft Brown (#B7825F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(172, 130, 101)), which gives #AC8265 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AC8265 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. No one has named #AC8265 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AC8265 color variations

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

#AC8265 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 #AC8265

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

Medium Wood color link
Medium Wood

#A68064

Sandal color link
Sandal

#A3876A

Soft Brown color link
Soft Brown

#B7825F

Gold Rush color link
Gold Rush

#A28A64

Quasar color link
Quasar

#A17D60

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Cafe Au Lait color link
Cafe Au Lait

#A67B5B

Light Taupe color link
Light Taupe

#B38B6D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC8265
  • RGB172, 130, 101
  • CMYK0, 16, 28, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 130, 101)
  • HSL25°, 30%, 54%
  • HSL Precise24.507°, 29.958%, 53.529%
  • HSV25°, 41%, 67%
  • HSB25°, 41%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.396
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.510, 0.396)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.510, 0.396, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.510, 0.396)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB39.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAC8265
  • DECIMAL ID11305573
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01