#AC5C64 Hex Color

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#ac5c64 is a muted, dusty brick red with a matte finish. This unsaturated tone provides a grounded warmth, making it an excellent choice for rustic backgrounds or warm design accents. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance its intensity. Because it offers a solid contrast ratio of 4.7:1 with white, this hex code works reliably for readable body text or UI elements.

Questions about #ac5c64

What is #ac5c64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac5c64 is rgb(172, 92, 100), in HSL hsl(354, 33%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 42%, 33%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #ac5c64?
#ac5c64 shines when paired with neutral companions that let its muted warmth stand out without competing. Try using cream or slate gray to soften the intensity, or add navy for a sophisticated, high-contrast visual balance.
Is #ac5c64 readable on white or black?
#ac5c64 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.