#AC988E Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, #ac988e is a muted orange with soft gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its subdued warmth suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, food, sports, or youth branding, pairing it with charcoal or deep teal. The hex code #ac988e supports readable black body text.
Questions about #ac988e
What is #ac988e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac988e is rgb(172, 152, 142), in HSL hsl(20, 15%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 17%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac988e?
#ac988e pairs well with charcoal and deep teal, which reinforce its dusty warmth without making the palette feel loud; deep teal adds contrast, while charcoal keeps the result grounded in branding and editorial layouts.
Is #ac988e readable on white or black?
#ac988e has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.