#AC8C79 Hex Color
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#ac8c79 is a dusty, warm clay orange with a soft rosy undertone. Its low saturation keeps it grounded and easygoing, which suits autumn palettes, food branding, and rustic packaging. Pair it with charcoal or cream for gentle contrast, or use it as a calming accent where a bold orange would feel too loud.
Questions about #ac8c79
What is #ac8c79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac8c79 is rgb(172, 140, 121), in HSL hsl(22, 24%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 30%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac8c79?
Charcoal, cream, olive, and navy all flatter its warm undertone; try it with charcoal text for strong contrast.
Is #ac8c79 warm or cool?
Warm. Its orange base and gentle saturation give it a cozy, earthy feel.
Where does #ac8c79 work best?
Autumn themes, food and beverage branding, and rustic packaging where a soft clay tone sets an easygoing mood.
Is #ac8c79 readable on white or black?
#ac8c79 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.