#AC7D89 Hex Color
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Dusty pink at its most muted, this shade carries gray undertones and a matte finish. The hex code #ac7d89 stays mellow because its saturation is very low, so it reads soft rather than sweet. Treat it as a supporting tone, not a statement color. Deep plum and warm charcoal flatter it, while plain white can wash it out. Black text hits about 6.0:1 contrast here, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #ac7d89
What is #ac7d89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac7d89 is rgb(172, 125, 137), in HSL hsl(345, 22%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 20%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac7d89?
#ac7d89 pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive, which boost its ashy warmth without clashing. Bright pinks or pure white next to it tend to flatten the dusty quality.
Is #ac7d89 readable on white or black?
#ac7d89 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.