#AC2942 Hex Color
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This brick red is a saturated, powerful tone with distinct rustic character. Because of its intensity, #ac2942 works best as a 10% accent rather than a full background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or soft creams, which temper its raw heat. Use this hex code for call to action buttons or design details that require immediate attention.
Questions about #ac2942
What is #ac2942 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac2942 is rgb(172, 41, 66), in HSL hsl(349, 62%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 62%, 33%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #ac2942 in a design layout?
#ac2942 is highly saturated and can easily overwhelm the eye if used as a primary background color. Instead, use it as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons, links, or borders to create visual interest without causing fatigue.
What colors pair best with #ac2942?
Is #ac2942 readable on white or black?
#ac2942 has a 6.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.