Information about #ACAC14 color

#ACAC14 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #ACAC14 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(172, 172, 20) (67.5% red, 67.5% green, 7.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 60 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ACAC14 is a strongly colored sunny yellow 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 just a few steps away from Vomit (#A2A415). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Snot (#ACBB0D) and Citron (#9FA91F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(172, 172, 20)), which gives #ACAC14 its character. If you plan to put text on a #ACAC14 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. No one has named #ACAC14 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#ACAC14 color variations

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

#ACAC14 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 #ACAC14

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

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Snot color link
Snot

#ACBB0D

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Earls Green color link
Earls Green

#B8A722

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Citrus color link
Citrus

#9FB70A

Acid Green color link
Acid Green

#B0BF1A

Puke color link
Puke

#A5A502

Strong Olive color link
Strong Olive

#A8A800

Bahia color link
Bahia

#A9C01C

Puke Green color link
Puke Green

#9AAE07

Gross Green color link
Gross Green

#A0BF16

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ACAC14
  • RGB172, 172, 20
  • CMYK0, 0, 60, 33
  • CSSrgb(172, 172, 20)
  • HSL60°, 79%, 38%
  • HSL Precise60°, 79.167%, 37.647%
  • HSV60°, 88%, 67%
  • HSB60°, 88%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • GLSLvec3(0.675, 0.675, 0.078)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.675, 0.675, 0.078, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.675, 0.675, 0.078)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.8%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDACAC14
  • DECIMAL ID11316244
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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