#AC6464 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red offers a restrained alternative to aggressive, high-saturation shades. The hex code #ac6464 reads best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear washed out. Pair this warm, understated tone with deep charcoal or slate greys to create a sophisticated, modern palette. It provides enough contrast to support small black text while maintaining a calm, matte finish.
Questions about #ac6464
What is #ac6464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac6464 is rgb(172, 100, 100), in HSL hsl(0, 30%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 42%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How do I create a balanced palette using #ac6464?
Because #ac6464 is a desaturated, earthy tone, it pairs best with neutral foundations like charcoal or slate. Avoid using it as a main background, as its muted intensity can look washed out without darker colors to ground it.
Is #ac6464 readable on white or black?
#ac6464 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.