#AC7461 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted clay tone reads as a desaturated red with warm, earthy undertones. Because it lacks intensity, #ac7461 works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep teal or charcoal. Since it provides sufficient contrast for readability, it is safe to use with black text in UI layouts.
Questions about #ac7461
What is #ac7461 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac7461 is rgb(172, 116, 97), in HSL hsl(15, 31%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 44%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #ac7461?
This earthy tone shines when balanced by cooler, deeper colors that ground its warmth. Try pairing it with teal for a strong complementary contrast or charcoal to create a clean, modern aesthetic for background sections.
Is #ac7461 readable on white or black?
#ac7461 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 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.