#ac231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #ac231c is composed of 67.5% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.7% magenta, 83.7% yellow and 32.5% black. It has a hue angle of 2.9 degrees, a saturation of 72% and a lightness of 39.2%. #ac231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #590000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 67
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 84
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#ac231c color description : Dark red.

#ac231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #ac231c has RGB values of R:172, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.84, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 11281180.

Hex triplet ac231c #ac231c
RGB Decimal 172, 35, 28 rgb(172,35,28)
RGB Percent 67.5, 13.7, 11 rgb(67.5%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 80, 84, 33
HSL 2.9°, 72, 39.2 hsl(2.9,72%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.9°, 83.7, 67.5
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 37.948, 53.664, 39.365
XYZ 17.825, 10.059, 2.102
xyY 0.594, 0.335, 10.059
CIE-LCH 37.948, 66.554, 36.262
CIE-LUV 37.948, 103.379, 24.143
Hunter-Lab 31.716, 44.818, 18.272
Binary 10101100, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #ac231c

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Alternatives to #ac231c

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#ac231c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #ac231c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#ac231c;}
.background {background-color:#ac231c;}
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Shades and Tints of #ac231c

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030101 is the darkest color, while #fdf2f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #ac231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676261 is the less saturated color, while #c30e05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #ac231c is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e4342 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b6234 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a5d1a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b02d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #834b2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8c481a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ae2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population