#AC5573 color
The hex color #AC5573 is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.5% red, 33.3% green and 45.1% blue (172, 85, 115).
Its hue angle is 339°, with 34% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 51% magenta, 33% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Cherry Berry (#9F4D65), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.88:1).
#AC5573 color codes
| HEX | #AC5573 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 85, 115) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.5%, 33.3%, 45.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(339, 34%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(339, 51%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 51%, 33%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.63, 38.9, -0.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.63, 38.9, 359.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.357, 16.508, 18.172) | |
| Decimal | 11294067 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AC5573, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AC5573 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #AC5573 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AC5573 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#626774Protanopia
no red cones#797771Deuteranopia
no green cones#b84f60Tritanopia
no blue cones#717171Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ac5573; }
.text { color: #ac5573; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ac5573; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(172 85 115 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ac5573, #ac6355); }
Similar colors
#9f4d65Cherry Berry#b55067Extravagant Blush#c1537dFat Smooch#a84b7aOur Little Secret#ac4362Hot#bb4466Mauve It#b95b6dCandied Apple#ba417bRazzle Dazzle
Closest common color name: Mulberry.
Questions
- What color is #AC5573?
- #AC5573 is a desaturated rose, closest to the named color Cherry Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AC5573?
- The RGB value is 172, 85, 115: 172 red, 85 green and 115 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AC5573?
- The complementary color is #55AC8E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AC5573?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.3:1 and white text 4.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.