#AC1972 Hex Color
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Somewhere between raspberry and bougainvillea, this pink is saturated and bold without tipping into neon. The hex code #ac1972 works best as an accent or call to action, where its intensity reads as energy instead of noise. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 6.7:1. Pair it with deep teal for something punchier than the usual pink and navy.
Questions about #ac1972
What is #ac1972 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac1972 is rgb(172, 25, 114), in HSL hsl(324, 75%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 34%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac1972?
Deep teal makes #ac1972 feel richer than the usual pink and navy pairing. Mustard yellow and warm cream also work when you want a softer, retro feel.
Is #ac1972 readable on white or black?
#ac1972 has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.