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#ac0000

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HEX#ac0000
HEX8#ac0000ff
RGBrgb(172, 0, 0)
CMYK[0,1,1,0.33]
Name#ac0000
HCL[39.91,77.73,35.54]
oklab[0.47,0.17,0.09]
Num11272192
HSI[0,1,0.22]
lab[35.54,59.62,49.88]
Lighten
#ff1313
Darken
#460000
Saturate
#ac0000
Desaturate
#9b1111
Greyscale
#565656
Brighten
#df3333

Color harmonies of #ac0000

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#ac0000
#00ac00
#0000ac

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#ac0000
#56ac00
#00acac
#5600ac

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#ac0000
#d60000
#020000
#2c0000
#570000
#810000

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.
#ac0000
#ac0045
#ac0022
#ac0000
#ac2200
#ac4500

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#ac0000
#8aac00
#0045ac

Variations

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

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f9eded
#f3dbdb
#edc8c8
#e7b6b6
#e1a4a4
#db9292
#d68080
#d06d6d
#ca5b5b
#c44949
#be3737
#b82424
#b21212
#ac0000

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0000
#190000
#250000
#310000
#3d0000
#4a0000
#560000
#620000
#6f0000
#7b0000
#870000
#930000
#a00000
#ac0000

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #ac0000 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

7.625 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
2.754 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #ac0000

Some examples of color palettes with #ac0000. View more

Use #ac0000 in CSS

#ac0000 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#ac0000">Background Color</div>
#ac0000 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#ac0000">Text Color</div>
#ac0000 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#ac0000">Border Color</div>
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