#AC8B9C color
The hex color #AC8B9C is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.5% red, 54.5% green and 61.2% blue (172, 139, 156).
Its hue angle is 329°, with 17% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 9% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.93:1).
#AC8B9C color codes
| HEX | #AC8B9C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(172, 139, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.5%, 54.5%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 17%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(329, 19%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 9%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.34, 15.36, -4.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.34, 15.95, 344.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.246, 29.637, 35.468) | |
| Decimal | 11307932 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AC8B9C, 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 #AC8B9C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #AC8B9C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | Pass | 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 #AC8B9C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d919dProtanopia
no red cones#94969bDeuteranopia
no green cones#b18b91Tritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ac8b9c; }
.text { color: #ac8b9c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ac8b9c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(172 139 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ac8b9c, #ac8b8c); }
Similar colors
#af8ba8Voila!#bb99aaClassy Mauve#b68692Punched Pink#a2919bNirvana#b090b2Metal Petal#c19fb3Lily#bf91b2Mauve Magic#967d96Amorous
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #AC8B9C?
- #AC8B9C is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AC8B9C?
- The RGB value is 172, 139, 156: 172 red, 139 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AC8B9C?
- The complementary color is #8BAC9B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AC8B9C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.93:1 and white text 3.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.