Information about #AC8366 color

#AC8366 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AC8366 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(172, 131, 102) — 67.5% red, 51.4% green, 40% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 16 / 27 / 33. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AC8366 presents itself as a mildly saturated orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Medium Wood (#A68064). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sandal (#A3876A) and Backcountry (#AB8E6B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(172, 131, 102)), which gives #AC8366 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AC8366 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AC8366 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AC8366 color variations

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#AC8366 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 #AC8366

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

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

Gold Rush color link
Gold Rush

#A28A64

Light Taupe color link
Light Taupe

#B38B6D

Soft Brown color link
Soft Brown

#B7825F

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Quasar color link
Quasar

#A17D60

Mongoose color link
Mongoose

#A58B6F

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

#AC8366 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC8366
  • RGB172, 131, 102
  • CMYK0, 16, 27, 33
  • HSL25°, 30%, 54%
  • HSL Precise24.857°, 29.661%, 53.725%
  • HSV25°, 41%, 67%
  • HSB25°, 41%, 67%
  • HEX IDAC8366
  • DECIMAL ID11305830
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
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