Information about #AC1815 color

#AC1815 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AC1815 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(172, 24, 21) (67.5% red, 9.4% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 58 / 59 / 33 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AC1815 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Carnelian (#B31B1B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pulse (#A41D19) and Vintage Red (#AF2413).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(172, 24, 21)), which gives #AC1815 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AC1815 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. #AC1815 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AC1815 color variations

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

#AC1815 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 #AC1815

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

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

#AC1815 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC1815
  • RGB172, 24, 21
  • CMYK0, 58, 59, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 24, 21)
  • HSL1°, 78%, 38%
  • HSL Precise1.192°, 78.238%, 37.843%
  • HSV1°, 88%, 67%
  • HSB1°, 88%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.094, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.094, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.094, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAC1815
  • DECIMAL ID11278357
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01