Information about #AC1B11 color

#AC1B11 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AC1B11 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(172, 27, 17) — 67.5% red, 10.6% green, 6.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 57 / 61 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AC1B11 presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Vintage Red (#AF2413). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rufous (#A81C07) and Pulse (#A41D19).

The recipe behind #AC1B11 is rgb(172, 27, 17), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #AC1B11 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AC1B11 color variations

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

#AC1B11 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 #AC1B11

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

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AC1B11
  • RGB172, 27, 17
  • CMYK0, 57, 61, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 27, 17)
  • HSL4°, 82%, 37%
  • HSL Precise3.871°, 82.011%, 37.059%
  • HSV4°, 90%, 67%
  • HSB4°, 90%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.106, 0.067)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.106, 0.067, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.106, 0.067)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAC1B11
  • DECIMAL ID11279121
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01