#AC505B Hex Color
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#ac505b is a warm, muted red with brick-red and terracotta undertones. Its moderate lightness adds grounded energy for rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and bold accents. Use it as a supporting tone, not a full-page background. As a hex code, #ac505b supports white text at about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ac505b
What is #ac505b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac505b is rgb(172, 80, 91), in HSL hsl(353, 37%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 47%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac505b?
#ac505b pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted olive, and deep navy because these tones balance its earthy warmth without making the palette feel overly bright. Use cream for contrast and charcoal for a more grounded, readable combination.
Is #ac505b readable on white or black?
#ac505b has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.