#AC5E4F Hex Color
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Brick red with a dusty, muted edge. #ac5e4f is a mid-tone terracotta that leans warm and matte, feeling grounded rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone behind cream or navy, and white text passes AA contrast on it at about 4.7:1. The hex code #ac5e4f suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, and warm UI accents.
Questions about #ac5e4f
What is #ac5e4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac5e4f is rgb(172, 94, 79), in HSL hsl(10, 37%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 54%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac5e4f?
#ac5e4f looks strongest next to cream, sand beige, and muted olive, which keep its earthy character intact. For sharper contrast, try pairing it with a deep navy.
Can small body text be placed on a #ac5e4f background?
Yes. White text on #ac5e4f reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. Very light text in other tints may fall short.
Is #ac5e4f a warm or cool color?
#ac5e4f reads warm. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a dry, earthy warmth closer to clay and rust than to a bright fire-engine red.
Is #ac5e4f readable on white or black?
#ac5e4f 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.