#AC926B Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty orange with very low saturation, #ac926b feels warm and mellow rather than bright. Its grounded tone suggests optimism and independence across autumn themes, food packaging, construction graphics, and youth marketing. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or deep teal, since black text reads clearly on it. The hex code is #ac926b.
Questions about #ac926b
What is #ac926b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac926b is rgb(172, 146, 107), in HSL hsl(36, 28%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 38%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ac926b?
#ac926b pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, and muted earth tones, reinforcing its warm, dusty character while keeping the palette balanced and understated for backgrounds, packaging, or supporting accents in layouts.
Does #ac926b feel warm or cool?
#ac926b reads as a warm, muted orange because its red-yellow hue is softened by low saturation, creating a mellow, grounded mood suited to autumn themes, natural materials, food packaging, and understated youth-focused designs.
Is #ac926b readable on white or black?
#ac926b has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 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.