Shiraz is a
warm medium color with the hex code #AC2035.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
172, 32, 53 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 81%, 69%, 33% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Shiraz
#AC2035
Shiraz color values
- HEX
- #AC2035
- RGB
- 172, 32, 53
- HSL
- 351°, 69%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 81, 69, 33
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Shiraz sits at 351° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Shiraz is rendered as rgb(172, 32, 53), where the red channel dominates at 172, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Shiraz translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 81M 69Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Shiraz
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #AC2035;
--brand-primary-rgb: 172, 32, 53;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AC2035',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 81%
Y: 69%
K: 33%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(172, 32, 53)
rgba(172, 32, 53, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 351° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #AC2035?
#AC2035 is Shiraz, a warm medium color with RGB values of 172, 32, 53. It has a hue of 351°, 69%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AC2035?
The RGB color code for #AC2035 is rgb(172, 32, 53). This means it contains 172 red,
32 green, and 53 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shiraz a warm or cool color?
Shiraz (#AC2035) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AC2035 in CSS?
You can use #AC2035 in CSS with:
background-color: #AC2035; or color: #AC2035; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 32, 53). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 81%, 69%, 33%.