#ac2c32 - Emperor Cherry Red color

A rich, saturated crimson red with warm undertones leaning slightly toward brick and wine. It reads as bold but mature, combining depth with vibrant intensity—ideal for accents that demand attention without feeling neon. It evokes autumn leaves, aged leather, or classic lipstick; pairs well with muted neutrals, deep navy, brass, and olive. Use it for branding that wants confidence and warmth, signage, or interiors seeking a dramatic, elegant focal point.

color #ac2c32

#ac2c32 color RGB value is 172, 44, 50, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.744, 0.709, 0.325. Alternative names for that color are: emperor cherry red, brown, well read, mahogany, red.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
172, 44, 50
rgb(172, 44, 50)
CMYK
0.00, 0.744, 0.709, 0.325
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sRGB
0.675, 0.173, 0.196
rgb(67.5% 17.3% 19.6%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.580, 0.188, 0.208
color(a98-rgb 0.58 0.188 0.208)
HCT
20.4, 68.3, 39.2
color(--hct 20.4 47.1% 39.2%)
HSL
357, 59.3, 42.4
hsl(357 59.3% 42.4%)
HSV
357, 74.4, 67.5
color(--hsv 357 74.4% 67.5%)
HWB
357, 17.3, 32.5
hwb(357 17.3% 32.5%)
Lab
39.9, 52.2, 29.4
lab(39.9 52.2 29.4)
P3
0.621, 0.215, 0.215
color(display-p3 0.621 0.215 0.215)
XYZ D50
0.194, 0.112, 0.0310
color(xyz-d50 0.194 0.112 0.031)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#ac2c32
RGB:172 44 50
HSL:357.19deg 59.26% 42.35%
HEX:#2caca6
RGB:44 172 166
HSL:177.19deg 59.26% 42.35%

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