Information about #AC1017 color

#AC1017 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AC1017 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(172, 16, 23) (67.5% red, 6.3% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 61 / 58 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AC1017 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Youtube Red (#B2071D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Carnelian (#B31B1B) and Vibrant Ruby (#A7080D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(172, 16, 23)), which gives #AC1017 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #AC1017: 7.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AC1017 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AC1017 color variations

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

#AC1017 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 #AC1017

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

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Poppy color link
Poppy

#AC0019

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC1017
  • RGB172, 16, 23
  • CMYK0, 61, 58, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 16, 23)
  • HSL357°, 83%, 37%
  • HSL Precise357.308°, 82.979%, 36.863%
  • HSV357°, 91%, 67%
  • HSB357°, 91%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.063, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.063, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.063, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAC1017
  • DECIMAL ID11276311
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01