#AC8F80 Hex Color
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#ac8f80 is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and a soft brown undertone. Its muted warmth suggests optimism and adventure without the energy of a bright orange. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal in food, beverage, autumn, and youth-focused designs. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code for this shade is #ac8f80.
Questions about #ac8f80
What is #ac8f80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac8f80 is rgb(172, 143, 128), in HSL hsl(20, 21%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 26%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac8f80?
Does #ac8f80 read as a warm or cool color?
#ac8f80 reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown undertone and orange hue add earthy warmth, while low saturation keeps the effect subdued rather than vivid or overly fiery. It works well when a design needs an inviting accent without bright orange’s energy.
Does black or white text work better on #ac8f80?
Black text offers strong contrast on #ac8f80 and is the safer choice for readable labels, while white text should be checked carefully because this medium, muted background does not provide enough darkness for reliable contrast. Use a contrast checker before setting body-sized text or interface labels.
Is #ac8f80 readable on white or black?
#ac8f80 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.