#AC88A1 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated magenta brings a gentle, muted quality to modern designs. Because #ac88a1 lacks high chroma, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground its soft, feminine character. The hex code is #ac88a1, and it offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible in standard body copy.
Questions about #ac88a1
What is #ac88a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac88a1 is rgb(172, 136, 161), in HSL hsl(318, 18%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 6%, 33%.
How do I best use #ac88a1 in a color palette?
Use #ac88a1 as a secondary accent to add gentle warmth without overwhelming a design. It anchors beautifully against dark charcoal or deep slate, providing a sophisticated, muted balance that keeps text readable and professional for interface work.
Is #ac88a1 considered a warm or cool tone?
While #ac88a1 leans toward magenta, its desaturated nature gives it a cooler, dustier appearance than vibrant pinks. This makes it versatile for modern wellness branding where you need a feminine touch that remains grounded rather than overly playful or energetic.
Is #ac88a1 readable on white or black?
#ac88a1 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.