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Color name
HEX #AC1518

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #AC1518 it is the complementary color #53EAE7. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #AC1518. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #AC1518 shade: #B11513, #C22726, #D33939, #E44B4C and #F55D5F

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #AC1518. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC1518, #9B0305, #8A0000, #790000 and #680000

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC1518 and #AC1515

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC1518, #AC1541, #AC1569, #AC1592 and #9D15AC

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #AC1518 shade matches the following richer shades: #AC1518 and #BC0509

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC1518, #9C2427, #8D3436, #7D4445 and #6D5454

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC156A, #AC1542, #AC151A, #AC3815 and #AC6015

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #AC1518 shade: #630C0D, #871013, #AC1518, #D1191D and #E52F32

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC1518, #93AC15 and #1556AC

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC1518, #1AAC15 and #151AAC

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC1518, #93AC15, #15ACA7 and #2E15AC

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #AC1518 shade: #AC1518, #65AC15, #15ACA7 and #5B15AC

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

Complementary color

CMYK 65 / 0 / 1 / 8

HEX #53EAE7

RGB 83 234 231

HSL 178.81, 0.78%, 0.62%

LAB 85.23, -39.78, -10.29

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 89 / 31

HEX #B11513

RGB 177 21 19

HSL 0.76, 0.81%, 0.38%

LAB 37.72, 58.32, 44.07

 

CMYK 0 / 80 / 80 / 24

HEX #C22726

RGB 194 39 38

HSL 0.38, 0.67%, 0.45%

LAB 42.85, 59.35, 40.24

 

CMYK 0 / 73 / 73 / 17

HEX #D33939

RGB 211 57 57

HSL 0, 0.64%, 0.53%

LAB 48.35, 59.5, 36.42

 

CMYK 0 / 67 / 67 / 11

HEX #E44B4C

RGB 228 75 76

HSL 359.61, 0.74%, 0.59%

LAB 54.08, 59.08, 33.04

 

CMYK 0 / 62 / 61 / 4

HEX #F55D5F

RGB 245 93 95

HSL 359.21, 0.88%, 0.66%

LAB 59.95, 58.35, 30.14

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 0 / 98 / 97 / 39

HEX #9B0305

RGB 155 3 5

HSL 359.21, 0.96%, 0.31%

LAB 31.91, 54.87, 43.75

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 46

HEX #8A0000

RGB 138 0 0

HSL 0, 1%, 0.27%

LAB 27.85, 50.74, 41.01

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 53

HEX #790000

RGB 121 0 0

HSL 0, 1%, 0.24%

LAB 23.89, 46.15, 35.9

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 59

HEX #680000

RGB 104 0 0

HSL 0, 1%, 0.2%

LAB 19.81, 41.44, 30.34

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 88 / 33

HEX #AC1515

RGB 172 21 21

HSL 0, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.67, 56.97, 41.84

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 62 / 33

HEX #AC1541

RGB 172 21 65

HSL 342.52, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 37.28, 58.73, 16.13

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 39 / 33

HEX #AC1569

RGB 172 21 105

HSL 326.62, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 38.42, 61.97, -7.86

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 15 / 33

HEX #AC1592

RGB 172 21 146

HSL 310.33, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 40.22, 66.85, -30.57

 

CMYK 9 / 88 / 0 / 33

HEX #9D15AC

RGB 157 21 172

HSL 294.04, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 39.04, 67.97, -48.28

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 95 / 26

HEX #BC0509

RGB 188 5 9

HSL 358.69, 0.95%, 0.38%

LAB 39.28, 63.26, 50.2

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 0 / 77 / 75 / 39

HEX #9C2427

RGB 156 36 39

HSL 358.5, 0.63%, 0.38%

LAB 34.96, 48.8, 28.96

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 62 / 45

HEX #8D3436

RGB 141 52 54

HSL 358.65, 0.46%, 0.38%

LAB 34.77, 37.96, 18.75

 

CMYK 0 / 46 / 45 / 51

HEX #7D4445

RGB 125 68 69

HSL 358.95, 0.3%, 0.38%

LAB 35.84, 24.57, 10.25

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 23 / 57

HEX #6D5454

RGB 109 84 84

HSL 0, 0.13%, 0.38%

LAB 38.26, 10.37, 3.98

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 38 / 33

HEX #AC156A

RGB 172 21 106

HSL 326.23, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 38.46, 62.08, -8.44

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 62 / 33

HEX #AC1542

RGB 172 21 66

HSL 342.12, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 37.3, 58.8, 15.52

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 85 / 33

HEX #AC151A

RGB 172 21 26

HSL 358.01, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.71, 57.08, 39.3

 

CMYK 0 / 67 / 88 / 33

HEX #AC3815

RGB 172 56 21

HSL 13.91, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 40.66, 45.87, 45.09

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 88 / 33

HEX #AC6015

RGB 172 96 21

HSL 29.8, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 48.5, 25.84, 51.46

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 87 / 61

HEX #630C0D

RGB 99 12 13

HSL 359.31, 0.78%, 0.22%

LAB 19.82, 37.22, 24.63

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 47

HEX #871013

RGB 135 16 19

HSL 358.49, 0.79%, 0.3%

LAB 28.3, 47.4, 32.51

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 18

HEX #D1191D

RGB 209 25 29

HSL 358.7, 0.79%, 0.46%

LAB 44.72, 66.43, 47.73

 

CMYK 0 / 79 / 78 / 10

HEX #E52F32

RGB 229 47 50

HSL 359.01, 0.78%, 0.54%

LAB 50.6, 67.56, 43.76

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 15 / 0 / 88 / 33

HEX #93AC15

RGB 147 172 21

HSL 69.93, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 66.34, -26.54, 65.05

 

CMYK 88 / 50 / 0 / 33

HEX #1556AC

RGB 21 86 172

HSL 214.17, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 37.47, 13.81, -51.45

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 85 / 0 / 88 / 33

HEX #1AAC15

RGB 26 172 21

HSL 118.01, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 61.46, -61.82, 58.96

 

CMYK 88 / 85 / 0 / 33

HEX #151AAC

RGB 21 26 172

HSL 238.01, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 23.26, 51.04, -74.77

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 15 / 0 / 88 / 33

HEX #93AC15

RGB 147 172 21

HSL 69.93, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 66.34, -26.54, 65.05

 

CMYK 88 / 0 / 3 / 33

HEX #15ACA7

RGB 21 172 167

HSL 178.01, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 63.72, -36.44, -7.75

 

CMYK 73 / 88 / 0 / 33

HEX #2E15AC

RGB 46 21 172

HSL 249.93, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 23.99, 54.2, -73.52

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 86 / 33

HEX #AC1518

RGB 172 21 24

HSL 358.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 36.69, 57.03, 40.34

 

CMYK 41 / 0 / 88 / 33

HEX #65AC15

RGB 101 172 21

HSL 88.21, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 63.61, -44.5, 61.66

 

CMYK 88 / 0 / 3 / 33

HEX #15ACA7

RGB 21 172 167

HSL 178.01, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 63.72, -36.44, -7.75

 

CMYK 47 / 88 / 0 / 33

HEX #5B15AC

RGB 91 21 172

HSL 267.81, 0.78%, 0.38%

LAB 28.74, 58.17, -65.5

 

Description

Color code: HEX #AC1518 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #AC1518 | qconv.com - big

With this color, red stands out from the other colors. The value that represents the red hue is greater than the other two values. It is far different from the value for the green and blue hue. Since the color values are relatively low compared to others, this hue appears darker to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 172 red, 21 green and 24 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
172 21 24 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 88 magenta, 86 yellow and 33 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 88% 86% 33% C M Y K

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