Information about #AC0012 color

#AC0012 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AC0012 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(172, 0, 18) (67.5% red, 0% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 67 / 60 / 33 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #AC0012 reads as a maximally vivid earthy red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Strong Amaranth (#A80015). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Poppy (#AC0019) and Vibrant Ruby (#A7080D).

In RGB terms — rgb(172, 0, 18) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AC0012 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AC0012 color variations

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

#AC0012 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
#AC0012

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#F00018

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#FF3549

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#FF7885

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#FFBBC2

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White

#FFFFFF

#AC0012 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#AC0012

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#8A000D

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#68000A

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#450006

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#220003

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Black

#000000

#AC0012 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
#AC0012

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#AA1222

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#A42935

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#9B424B

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#8F5F64

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Grey

#808080

#AC0012 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#9CAD00

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#AD7900

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#AD3400

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#AC0012

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#AD0056

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#AD009C

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#7900AD

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#AC0012 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
#AC0012
#AC0012

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#00AD9C
#00AD9C

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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
#AC0012
#AC0012

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#0068AD
#0068AD

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#00AD45
#00AD45

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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
#AD4500
#AD4500

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#AC0012
#AC0012

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#AD0068
#AD0068

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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
#AC0012
#AC0012

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#11AD00
#11AD00

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#0011AD
#0011AD

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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
#AC0012
#AC0012

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#AD9C00
#AD9C00

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#00AD9C
#00AD9C

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#0011AD
#0011AD

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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
#AC0012
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#68AD00
#68AD00

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#00AD9C
#00AD9C

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#4500AD
#4500AD

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Nearest named colors to #AC0012

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

Strong Amaranth color link
Strong Amaranth

#A80015

Poppy color link
Poppy

#AC0019

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Darkish Red color link
Darkish Red

#A90308

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

Cranberry color link
Cranberry

#9F000F

HLH SG Red color link
HLH SG Red

#A30008

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Nationals Red color link
Nationals Red

#AB0003

University Of Pennsylvania Red color link
University Of Pennsylvania Red

#A50021

Strong Red color link
Strong Red

#A80000

#AC0012 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC0012
  • RGB172, 0, 18
  • CMYK0, 67, 60, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 0, 18)
  • HSL354°, 100%, 34%
  • HSL Precise353.721°, 100%, 33.725%
  • HSV354°, 100%, 67%
  • HSB354°, 100%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.000
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.000, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.000, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.000, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAC0012
  • DECIMAL ID11272210
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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