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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 #AC6B5B it is the complementary color #5394A4. 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 #AC6B5B. 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 #AC6B5B shade: #B16B56, #C27D69, #D38F7C, #E4A18F and #F5B3A2

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 #AC6B5B. 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 #AC6B5B shade: #AC6B5B, #9B5948, #8A4735, #793522 and #68230F

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 #AC6B5B shade: #AD6C5C and #AD5C5C

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 #AC6B5B shade: #AD6C5C, #AD825C, #AD985C, #ACAD5C and #97AD5C

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 #AC6B5B shade matches the following richer shades: #AD6C5C, #C16048, #D55435, #E84821 and #FC3C0D

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 #AC6B5B shade: #AD6C5C, #997870, #858484, #729098 and #5E9CAB

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 #AC6B5B shade: #AD5C78, #AD5C63, #AD6B5C, #AD815C and #AD965C

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 #AC6B5B shade: #79493D, #955A4B, #AD6C5C, #BB8578 and #C99E93

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 #AC6B5B shade: #AC6B5B, #8EAD5C and #5C6EAD

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 #AC6B5B shade: #AC6B5B, #5CAD6B and #6B5CAD

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 #AC6B5B shade: #AC6B5B, #8EAD5C, #5C9EAD and #7B5CAD

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 #AC6B5B shade: #AC6B5B, #76AD5C, #5C9EAD and #935CAD

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 / 38 / 47 / 33

HEX #AC6B5B

RGB 172 107 91

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 51.88, 24.12, 19.86

 

Complementary color

CMYK 49 / 10 / 0 / 36

HEX #5394A4

RGB 83 148 164

HSL 191.85, 0.33%, 0.48%

LAB 57.75, -16.3, -14.86

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 51 / 31

HEX #B16B56

RGB 177 107 86

HSL 13.85, 0.37%, 0.52%

LAB 52.44, 25.67, 23.6

 

CMYK 0 / 36 / 46 / 24

HEX #C27D69

RGB 194 125 105

HSL 13.48, 0.42%, 0.59%

LAB 59.12, 24.52, 22.01

 

CMYK 0 / 32 / 41 / 17

HEX #D38F7C

RGB 211 143 124

HSL 13.1, 0.5%, 0.66%

LAB 65.71, 23.51, 20.59

 

CMYK 0 / 29 / 37 / 11

HEX #E4A18F

RGB 228 161 143

HSL 12.71, 0.61%, 0.73%

LAB 72.21, 22.61, 19.31

 

CMYK 0 / 27 / 34 / 4

HEX #F5B3A2

RGB 245 179 162

HSL 12.29, 0.81%, 0.8%

LAB 78.61, 21.81, 18.14

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 33

HEX #AC6B5B

RGB 172 107 91

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 51.88, 24.12, 19.86

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 54 / 39

HEX #9B5948

RGB 155 89 72

HSL 12.29, 0.37%, 0.45%

LAB 45.06, 25.34, 21.56

 

CMYK 0 / 49 / 62 / 46

HEX #8A4735

RGB 138 71 53

HSL 12.71, 0.45%, 0.37%

LAB 38.14, 26.72, 23.56

 

CMYK 0 / 56 / 72 / 53

HEX #793522

RGB 121 53 34

HSL 13.1, 0.56%, 0.3%

LAB 31.18, 28.26, 25.94

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 86 / 59

HEX #68230F

RGB 104 35 15

HSL 13.48, 0.75%, 0.23%

LAB 24.26, 29.86, 28.64

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD6C5C

RGB 173 108 92

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 52.27, 24.08, 19.81

 

CMYK 0 / 47 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD5C5C

RGB 173 92 92

HSL 0, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 48.65, 32.88, 14.9

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD6C5C

RGB 173 108 92

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 52.27, 24.08, 19.81

 

CMYK 0 / 25 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD825C

RGB 173 130 92

HSL 28.15, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 57.68, 11.71, 26.96

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD985C

RGB 173 152 92

HSL 44.44, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 63.44, -0.48, 34.31

 

CMYK 1 / 0 / 47 / 32

HEX #ACAD5C

RGB 172 173 92

HSL 60.74, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 69.06, -12.1, 41.23

 

CMYK 13 / 0 / 47 / 32

HEX #97AD5C

RGB 151 173 92

HSL 76.3, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 67.46, -20.67, 38.9

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD6C5C

RGB 173 108 92

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 52.27, 24.08, 19.81

 

CMYK 0 / 50 / 63 / 24

HEX #C16048

RGB 193 96 72

HSL 11.9, 0.49%, 0.52%

LAB 52.03, 36.84, 31.54

 

CMYK 0 / 61 / 75 / 16

HEX #D55435

RGB 213 84 53

HSL 11.63, 0.66%, 0.52%

LAB 52.67, 49.13, 43.47

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 86 / 9

HEX #E84821

RGB 232 72 33

HSL 11.76, 0.81%, 0.52%

LAB 53.92, 59.95, 55.34

 

CMYK 0 / 76 / 95 / 1

HEX #FC3C0D

RGB 252 60 13

HSL 11.8, 0.98%, 0.52%

LAB 56.04, 69.8, 65.18

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD6C5C

RGB 173 108 92

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 52.27, 24.08, 19.81

 

CMYK 0 / 22 / 27 / 40

HEX #997870

RGB 153 120 112

HSL 11.71, 0.17%, 0.52%

LAB 53.36, 11.62, 9.3

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 1 / 48

HEX #858484

RGB 133 132 132

HSL 0, 0%, 0.52%

LAB 55.23, 0.38, 0.13

 

CMYK 25 / 5 / 0 / 40

HEX #729098

RGB 114 144 152

HSL 192.63, 0.16%, 0.52%

LAB 57.84, -8.6, -7.7

 

CMYK 45 / 9 / 0 / 33

HEX #5E9CAB

RGB 94 156 171

HSL 191.69, 0.31%, 0.52%

LAB 60.87, -15.93, -14.08

 

CMYK 0 / 47 / 31 / 32

HEX #AD5C78

RGB 173 92 120

HSL 339.26, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 49.37, 36.24, -0.86

 

CMYK 0 / 47 / 43 / 32

HEX #AD5C63

RGB 173 92 99

HSL 354.81, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 48.81, 33.64, 10.93

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD6B5C

RGB 173 107 92

HSL 11.11, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 52.03, 24.64, 19.5

 

CMYK 0 / 25 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD815C

RGB 173 129 92

HSL 27.41, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 57.42, 12.27, 26.63

 

CMYK 0 / 13 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD965C

RGB 173 150 92

HSL 42.96, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 62.9, 0.61, 33.64

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 50 / 53

HEX #79493D

RGB 121 73 61

HSL 12, 0.33%, 0.36%

LAB 36.3, 19.02, 15.81

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 50 / 42

HEX #955A4B

RGB 149 90 75

HSL 12.16, 0.33%, 0.44%

LAB 44.53, 22.56, 18.93

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 32

HEX #AD6C5C

RGB 173 108 92

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 52.27, 24.08, 19.81

 

CMYK 0 / 29 / 36 / 27

HEX #BB8578

RGB 187 133 120

HSL 11.64, 0.33%, 0.6%

LAB 60.51, 19.02, 15.26

 

CMYK 0 / 21 / 27 / 21

HEX #C99E93

RGB 201 158 147

HSL 12.22, 0.33%, 0.68%

LAB 68.74, 14.33, 11.84

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 33

HEX #AC6B5B

RGB 172 107 91

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 51.88, 24.12, 19.86

 

CMYK 18 / 0 / 47 / 32

HEX #8EAD5C

RGB 142 173 92

HSL 82.96, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 66.83, -24.22, 37.99

 

CMYK 47 / 36 / 0 / 32

HEX #5C6EAD

RGB 92 110 173

HSL 226.67, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 47.55, 10.69, -35.77

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 33

HEX #AC6B5B

RGB 172 107 91

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 51.88, 24.12, 19.86

 

CMYK 47 / 0 / 38 / 32

HEX #5CAD6B

RGB 92 173 107

HSL 131.11, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 64.34, -39.25, 26.44

 

CMYK 38 / 47 / 0 / 32

HEX #6B5CAD

RGB 107 92 173

HSL 251.11, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 43.94, 25.72, -41.4

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 33

HEX #AC6B5B

RGB 172 107 91

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 51.88, 24.12, 19.86

 

CMYK 18 / 0 / 47 / 32

HEX #8EAD5C

RGB 142 173 92

HSL 82.96, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 66.83, -24.22, 37.99

 

CMYK 47 / 9 / 0 / 32

HEX #5C9EAD

RGB 92 158 173

HSL 191.11, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 61.43, -16.94, -14.36

 

CMYK 29 / 47 / 0 / 32

HEX #7B5CAD

RGB 123 92 173

HSL 262.96, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 45.47, 30.12, -38.88

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 47 / 33

HEX #AC6B5B

RGB 172 107 91

HSL 11.85, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 51.88, 24.12, 19.86

 

CMYK 32 / 0 / 47 / 32

HEX #76AD5C

RGB 118 173 92

HSL 100.74, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 65.37, -33.17, 35.85

 

CMYK 47 / 9 / 0 / 32

HEX #5C9EAD

RGB 92 158 173

HSL 191.11, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 61.43, -16.94, -14.36

 

CMYK 15 / 47 / 0 / 32

HEX #935CAD

RGB 147 92 173

HSL 280.74, 0.33%, 0.52%

LAB 48.1, 37.09, -34.56

 

Description

Color code: HEX #AC6B5B | qconv.com Color code: HEX #AC6B5B | qconv.com - big

Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 172 red, 107 green and 91 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.
172 107 91 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, 38 magenta, 47 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% 38% 47% 33% C M Y K

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