#AC9B62 Hex Color
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#ac9b62 is a dusty yellow with a gray-brown undertone, muted enough to feel mellow rather than bright. Its low saturation makes it a good supporting tone behind dark text, and black type passes contrast checks on it. Pair it with deep teal or plum for a warmer take on yellow.
Questions about #ac9b62
What is #ac9b62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac9b62 is rgb(172, 155, 98), in HSL hsl(46, 31%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 43%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac9b62?
#ac9b62 looks richer next to deep teal, plum, or charcoal than beside bright white, which can wash it out. Cream and darker browns also keep its warm undertone intact.
Is #ac9b62 readable on white or black?
#ac9b62 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.