#ACAE9C Hex Color
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#acae9c is a muted, dusty yellow that leans heavily into grey. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a supporting neutral or background tone rather than a focal point. Pair this shade with deep charcoals or blacks to maintain readability, as it offers excellent contrast for dark text. It works well in practical, industrial-inspired palettes where you need something understated and grounded.
Questions about #acae9c
What is #acae9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acae9c is rgb(172, 174, 156), in HSL hsl(67, 10%, 65%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 10%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #acae9c?
Is #acae9c considered a warm or cool color?
#acae9c sits in a unique middle ground because it has the dusty yellow hue of a warm color but is heavily desaturated with grey. This gives it a neutral, temperature-neutral appearance that feels grounded and slightly industrial rather than overtly warm.
Is #acae9c readable on white or black?
#acae9c has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.28:1 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.