#AC6C5C Hex Color
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#ac6c5c is a dusty, muted terracotta that leans into a warm, unsaturated red. Its matte quality works well for grounding designs that require an earthy, restrained look. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base to avoid a washed-out effect. This hex code maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black, which satisfies accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #ac6c5c
What is #ac6c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac6c5c is rgb(172, 108, 92), in HSL hsl(12, 33%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 47%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac6c5c?
#ac6c5c works best when balanced against neutral, cooler tones to prevent the palette from feeling too warm. It pairs beautifully with a deep charcoal for high-contrast text or a creamy off-white to maintain that soft, earthy, and restrained aesthetic.
Is #ac6c5c readable on white or black?
#ac6c5c has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.