Information about #AC8D1E color

#AC8D1E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AC8D1E belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(172, 141, 30) (67.5% red, 55.3% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 56 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AC8D1E presents itself as a energetic, saturated golden yellow — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Vintage Gold (#A28B23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lucky (#AB9A1C) and University Of California Gold (#B78727).

In RGB terms — rgb(172, 141, 30) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AC8D1E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #AC8D1E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AC8D1E color variations

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

#AC8D1E 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 #AC8D1E

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

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Sahara color link
Sahara

#B79826

Wazzup color link
Wazzup

#BC9425

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Nugget color link
Nugget

#BC9229

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Buddha Gold color link
Buddha Gold

#BC9B1B

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC8D1E
  • RGB172, 141, 30
  • CMYK0, 12, 56, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 141, 30)
  • HSL47°, 70%, 40%
  • HSL Precise46.901°, 70.297%, 39.608%
  • HSV47°, 83%, 67%
  • HSB47°, 83%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.553, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.553, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.553, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAC8D1E
  • DECIMAL ID11308318
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers10 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01