#AC7E20 Hex Color
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#ac7e20 is a muted, medium-dark orange-yellow with earthy olive and brown undertones. Its mellow warmth suggests optimism, tradition, and outdoor adventure, fitting autumn branding, food packaging, construction, and organic products. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #ac7e20 supports readable black text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #ac7e20
What is #ac7e20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac7e20 is rgb(172, 126, 32), in HSL hsl(40, 69%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 81%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac7e20?
Navy, charcoal, cream, and muted sage pair well with #ac7e20, balancing its earthy orange-yellow warmth with cooler, quieter contrast for branding, packaging, interfaces, and autumn-inspired palettes without feeling harsh.
Is #ac7e20 warm or cool?
#ac7e20 reads as a warm color because its yellow-orange base outweighs its olive and brown undertones, creating a mellow, grounded mood associated with autumn, craft, food, and outdoor-focused visual styles.
Is #ac7e20 readable on white or black?
#ac7e20 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.