Color swatch image showing #AC1E37 with RGB(172,30,55) values
Color swatch image showing #AC1E37 with RGB(172,30,55) values

#AC1E37 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AC1E37 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AC1E37 Color Information

#AC1E37 RGB value is (172, 30, 55). The hex color red value is 172, green is 30, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 68 percent, 33 percent.

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#AC1E37 Color Meaning

Color #AC1E37 signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #AC1E37 deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #AC1E37 evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #AC1E37 culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #AC1E37 color represents passion made permanent, the depth of sensory experience, and desire that has been culturally codified, embodying a rich and historical intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #AC1E37 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AC1E37
RGB
rgb(172, 30, 55)
HSL
hsl(349°, 70%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 68%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(349°, 83%, 67%)
XYZ
18.1671 9.9750 4.5823
Yxy
9.9750 0.5552 0.3048
Hunter Lab
31.5832 2.5505 0.5845
CIE-Lab
37.7976 56.1316 23.1873

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red172 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green30 / 255 (12%)
12%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AC1E37 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AC1E37 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AC1E37 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#AC1E37

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AC1E37 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AC1E37

protanopia

#6f6d31

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AC1E37;

Text Color

color: #AC1E37;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AC1E37;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AC1E3740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AC1E37;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AC1E37 0%, #681222 100%);

#AC1E37 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AC1E37 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.