#AC8E8E Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, #ac8e8e is a desaturated, muted red with strong gray undertones. Because of its low chroma, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a bold, attention-grabbing primary color. Use it alongside deep charcoals or slate blues to anchor your palette. The hex code for this subdued, earthy shade is #ac8e8e. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it highly readable for UI elements.
Questions about #ac8e8e
What is #ac8e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac8e8e is rgb(172, 142, 142), in HSL hsl(0, 15%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 17%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ac8e8e?
#ac8e8e functions best when paired with deep, neutral tones that anchor its muted character. Try using it alongside charcoal for high-contrast text or a soft slate blue to highlight its subtle, earthy red undertones.
Is #ac8e8e readable on white or black?
#ac8e8e has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.