#AC1E3C Color Meaning and Information

#AC1E3C Color Information

#AC1E3C RGB value is (172, 30, 60). The hex color red value is 172, green is 30, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 65 percent, 33 percent.

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#AC1E3C Color Meaning

Color #AC1E3C signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #AC1E3C deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #AC1E3C evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #AC1E3C culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #AC1E3C 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 #AC1E3C 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

#AC1E3C

RGB

rgb(172, 30, 60)

HSL

hsl(347°, 70%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 83%, 65%, 33%)

HSV

hsv(347°, 83%, 67%)

XYZ

18.2931 10.0254 5.2459

Yxy

10.0254 0.5450 0.2987

Hunter Lab

31.6629 2.5800 0.5292

CIE-Lab

37.8881 56.4060 20.1352

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red172 / 255 (67%)

67%

Green30 / 255 (12%)

12%

Blue60 / 255 (24%)

24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta83 / 100 (83%)

83%

Yellow65 / 100 (65%)

65%

Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Color Variations

#AC1E3C 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

#AC1E3C 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 #AC1E3C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#AC1E3C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.99:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.99:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.99:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AC1E3C 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

#AC1E3C

protanopia

#6f6d35

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AC1E3C;

Text Color

color: #AC1E3C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AC1E3C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AC1E3C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AC1E3C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AC1E3C 0%, #681225 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #AC1E3C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.