#AC0045 Hex Color
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#ac0045 is a dark, saturated red with a warm berry undertone and strong visual weight. Its bold intensity brings urgency, passion, and drama to calls to action, sports graphics, or romantic branding. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or pale blush rather than a full-page background. This hex code supports white text with a 7.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ac0045
What is #ac0045 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac0045 is rgb(172, 0, 69), in HSL hsl(336, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 60%, 33%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ac0045?
#ac0045 pairs well with charcoal for a grounded interface, warm off-white for gentler contrast, and muted neutrals for a restrained accent scheme. Keep supporting colors subdued so its high saturation remains the visual focus.
Is #ac0045 readable on white or black?
#ac0045 has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.