#ACB494 Hex Color
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#acb494 is a dusty, ashy yellow softened by gray and subtle green undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a broad background or supporting tone with charcoal and warm white; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #acb494.
Questions about #acb494
What is #acb494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acb494 is rgb(172, 180, 148), in HSL hsl(75, 18%, 64%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 18%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #acb494?
#acb494 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, creating balanced combinations that highlight its soft yellow-green undertones while preserving its calm, low-saturation character for backgrounds, packaging, and gentle editorial layouts.
Is #acb494 readable on white or black?
#acb494 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.71:1 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.