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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #AC5E52 it is the complementary color #53A1AD. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #AC5E52. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #B15E4D, #C27060, #D38273, #E49486 and #F5A699

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #AC5E52. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5E52, #9B4C3F, #8A3A2C, #792819 and #681606

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5F53 and #AC5353

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5F53, #AC7753, #AC8F53, #ACA753 and #99AC53

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #AC5E52 shade matches the following richer shades: #AC5F53, #C1503E, #D5412A, #EA3115 and #FF2200

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5F53, #976E68, #837D7C, #6E8C91 and #5A9BA5

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5377, #AC535F, #AC5F53, #AC7753 and #AC8E53

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #744038, #904F45, #AC5F53, #BA796F and #C7938B

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5E52, #8EAC53 and #536BAC

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5E52, #53AC5F and #5F53AC

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5E52, #8EAC53, #53A0AC and #7153AC

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #AC5E52 shade: #AC5E52, #74AC53, #53A0AC and #8B53AC

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5E52

RGB 172 94 82

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.74, 30.42, 20.94

 

Complementary color

CMYK 52 / 7 / 0 / 32

HEX #53A1AD

RGB 83 161 173

HSL 188, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 61.95, -20.61, -13.62

 

CMYK 0 / 47 / 56 / 31

HEX #B15E4D

RGB 177 94 77

HSL 10.2, 0.39%, 0.5%

LAB 49.36, 31.98, 24.81

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 51 / 24

HEX #C27060

RGB 194 112 96

HSL 9.8, 0.45%, 0.57%

LAB 55.99, 30.71, 22.96

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 45 / 17

HEX #D38273

RGB 211 130 115

HSL 9.38, 0.52%, 0.64%

LAB 62.55, 29.57, 21.34

 

CMYK 0 / 35 / 41 / 11

HEX #E49486

RGB 228 148 134

HSL 8.94, 0.64%, 0.71%

LAB 69.04, 28.54, 19.91

 

CMYK 0 / 32 / 38 / 4

HEX #F5A699

RGB 245 166 153

HSL 8.48, 0.82%, 0.78%

LAB 75.44, 27.6, 18.62

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5E52

RGB 172 94 82

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.74, 30.42, 20.94

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 59 / 39

HEX #9B4C3F

RGB 155 76 63

HSL 8.48, 0.42%, 0.43%

LAB 41.99, 31.73, 22.97

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 68 / 46

HEX #8A3A2C

RGB 138 58 44

HSL 8.94, 0.52%, 0.36%

LAB 35.22, 33.13, 25.41

 

CMYK 0 / 67 / 79 / 53

HEX #792819

RGB 121 40 25

HSL 9.38, 0.66%, 0.29%

LAB 28.52, 34.47, 28.33

 

CMYK 0 / 79 / 94 / 59

HEX #681606

RGB 104 22 6

HSL 9.8, 0.89%, 0.22%

LAB 22.05, 35.38, 30.36

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5F53

RGB 172 95 83

HSL 8.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.98, 29.97, 20.67

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5353

RGB 172 83 83

HSL 0, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 46.42, 36.39, 17.24

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5F53

RGB 172 95 83

HSL 8.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.98, 29.97, 20.67

 

CMYK 0 / 31 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC7753

RGB 172 119 83

HSL 24.27, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 54.65, 16.58, 28.05

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC8F53

RGB 172 143 83

HSL 40.45, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 60.82, 3.15, 35.78

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 52 / 33

HEX #ACA753

RGB 172 167 83

HSL 56.63, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 67.3, -9.8, 43.59

 

CMYK 11 / 0 / 52 / 33

HEX #99AC53

RGB 153 172 83

HSL 72.81, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 67.2, -20.29, 43.1

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5F53

RGB 172 95 83

HSL 8.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.98, 29.97, 20.67

 

CMYK 0 / 59 / 68 / 24

HEX #C1503E

RGB 193 80 62

HSL 8.24, 0.51%, 0.5%

LAB 48.79, 44.19, 33.28

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 80 / 16

HEX #D5412A

RGB 213 65 42

HSL 8.07, 0.67%, 0.5%

LAB 49.61, 56.68, 46

 

CMYK 0 / 79 / 91 / 8

HEX #EA3115

RGB 234 49 21

HSL 7.89, 0.84%, 0.5%

LAB 51.55, 67.8, 58.38

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 100 / 0

HEX #FF2200

RGB 255 34 0

HSL 8, 1%, 0.5%

LAB 54.45, 76.59, 67.66

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5F53

RGB 172 95 83

HSL 8.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.98, 29.97, 20.67

 

CMYK 0 / 27 / 31 / 41

HEX #976E68

RGB 151 110 104

HSL 7.66, 0.18%, 0.5%

LAB 50.37, 15.41, 9.75

 

CMYK 0 / 5 / 5 / 49

HEX #837D7C

RGB 131 125 124

HSL 8.57, 0.03%, 0.5%

LAB 52.89, 2.08, 1.35

 

CMYK 24 / 3 / 0 / 43

HEX #6E8C91

RGB 110 140 145

HSL 188.57, 0.14%, 0.5%

LAB 56.2, -9.34, -6.14

 

CMYK 45 / 6 / 0 / 35

HEX #5A9BA5

RGB 90 155 165

HSL 188, 0.29%, 0.5%

LAB 60.19, -18.05, -11.72

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 31 / 33

HEX #AC5377

RGB 172 83 119

HSL 335.73, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 47.35, 40.47, -3.24

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 45 / 33

HEX #AC535F

RGB 172 83 95

HSL 351.91, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 46.69, 37.58, 10.35

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5F53

RGB 172 95 83

HSL 8.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.98, 29.97, 20.67

 

CMYK 0 / 31 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC7753

RGB 172 119 83

HSL 24.27, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 54.65, 16.58, 28.05

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC8E53

RGB 172 142 83

HSL 39.78, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 60.55, 3.7, 35.46

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 55

HEX #744038

RGB 116 64 56

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.34%

LAB 33.28, 21.66, 14.77

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 44

HEX #904F45

RGB 144 79 69

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.42%

LAB 41.14, 26.13, 17.91

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5F53

RGB 172 95 83

HSL 8.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.98, 29.97, 20.67

 

CMYK 0 / 35 / 40 / 27

HEX #BA796F

RGB 186 121 111

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.58%

LAB 57.33, 24.19, 15.99

 

CMYK 0 / 26 / 30 / 22

HEX #C7938B

RGB 199 147 139

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.66%

LAB 65.65, 18.48, 11.92

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5E52

RGB 172 94 82

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.74, 30.42, 20.94

 

CMYK 17 / 0 / 52 / 33

HEX #8EAC53

RGB 142 172 83

HSL 80.22, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 66.43, -24.72, 41.99

 

CMYK 52 / 38 / 0 / 33

HEX #536BAC

RGB 83 107 172

HSL 223.82, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 46.09, 10.01, -37.53

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5E52

RGB 172 94 82

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.74, 30.42, 20.94

 

CMYK 52 / 0 / 45 / 33

HEX #53AC5F

RGB 83 172 95

HSL 128.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 63.48, -43.31, 31.59

 

CMYK 45 / 52 / 0 / 33

HEX #5F53AC

RGB 95 83 172

HSL 248.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 40.57, 27.91, -46.26

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5E52

RGB 172 94 82

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.74, 30.42, 20.94

 

CMYK 17 / 0 / 52 / 33

HEX #8EAC53

RGB 142 172 83

HSL 80.22, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 66.43, -24.72, 41.99

 

CMYK 52 / 7 / 0 / 33

HEX #53A0AC

RGB 83 160 172

HSL 188.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 61.62, -20.37, -13.55

 

CMYK 34 / 52 / 0 / 33

HEX #7153AC

RGB 113 83 172

HSL 260.22, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 42.27, 32.47, -43.44

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 33

HEX #AC5E52

RGB 172 94 82

HSL 8, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 48.74, 30.42, 20.94

 

CMYK 33 / 0 / 52 / 33

HEX #74AC53

RGB 116 172 83

HSL 97.75, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 64.84, -34.55, 39.7

 

CMYK 52 / 7 / 0 / 33

HEX #53A0AC

RGB 83 160 172

HSL 188.09, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 61.62, -20.37, -13.55

 

CMYK 19 / 52 / 0 / 33

HEX #8B53AC

RGB 139 83 172

HSL 277.75, 0.35%, 0.5%

LAB 45.16, 39.56, -38.68

 

Description

Color code: HEX #AC5E52 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #AC5E52 | qconv.com - big

Dark color: low color values appear darker.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 172 red, 94 green and 82 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
172 94 82 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 45 magenta, 52 yellow and 33 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 45% 52% 33% C M Y K

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