#ACAC9A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty yellow offers a neutral foundation with strong grey undertones. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio of 9.1:1 against black, this shade is excellent for readable body copy. The hex code for this color is #acac9a. Designers often use this as a balanced base in organic palettes, pairing it with deep charcoals or slate blues to avoid looking washed out.
Questions about #acac9a
What is #acac9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acac9a is rgb(172, 172, 154), in HSL hsl(60, 10%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 10%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #acac9a?
#acac9a works best when anchored by deep, high-contrast partners like charcoal, slate blue, or dark forest green. These dark tones prevent the color from appearing washed out and help establish a sophisticated, balanced hierarchy in your layout.
Is #acac9a readable on white or black?
#acac9a has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.12:1 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.