#AC9EE2 Hex Color
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#ac9ee2 is a pastel lavender with a muted, cool undertone. Its low saturation keeps it gentle, so treat it as a background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. Black text sits on it at about 8.7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small type. It pairs nicely with dusty pinks, so knowing what colors make pink helps when building soft palettes.
Questions about #ac9ee2
What is #ac9ee2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac9ee2 is rgb(172, 158, 226), in HSL hsl(252, 54%, 75%) and in CMYK 24%, 30%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #ac9ee2?
Dusty pinks, deep plum, and warm charcoal all flatter #ac9ee2 without stealing its softness. Avoid bright yellows and saturated greens, which make its muted tone look washed out by comparison.
Is #ac9ee2 readable on white or black?
#ac9ee2 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.