#AC1557 Color Information

Hex color code: #AC1557

#AC1557 is a dynamic magenta color. In RGB it is (172, 21, 87), and in HSL it is (334°, 78%, 38%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameBrown
HEX
#AC1557
RGB
172, 21, 87
HSL
334°, 78%, 38%
CMYK
0%, 88%, 49%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AC1557;
background-color: #AC1557;
border-color: #AC1557;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AC1557;
border: 2px solid #AC1557;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AC1557]
text-[#AC1557]
border-[#AC1557]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AC1557]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AC1557, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AC1557; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AC1557; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AC1557; background-color: #AC155715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AC155720; border-left: 4px solid #AC1557; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AC1557; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AC1557 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

172, 21, 87

Red: 172 / Green: 21 / Blue: 87

HSL

334°, 78%, 38%

Hue: 334° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 49%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 88% / Yellow: 49% / Key: 33%

What color is #AC1557?

#AC1557 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AC1557 to RGB:

rgb(172, 21, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AC1557 to HSL:

hsl(334, 78%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AC1557 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 88%, 49%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking magenta tone, #AC1557 has RGB (172, 21, 87) and HSL (334°, 78%, 38%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AC1557 is #15AC6B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AC15A2.

Use #AC1557 in CSS: color: #AC1557 or background-color: #AC1557. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AC1557

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.00:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC1557?

#AC1557 is a striking magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AC1557?

#AC1557 in RGB is (172, 21, 87) - 172 red, 21 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #AC1557 in CSS?

Use #AC1557 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AC1557?

#15AC6B (complementary), #AC15A2 (analogous), and #680D35 (lighter shade) work well with #AC1557.