#AC9595 Color Information

Hex color code: #AC9595

A subtle red shade, #AC9595 appears as (172, 149, 149) in RGB and (0°, 12%, 63%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#AC9595
RGB
172, 149, 149
HSL
0°, 12%, 63%
CMYK
0%, 13%, 13%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AC9595;
background-color: #AC9595;
border-color: #AC9595;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AC9595;
border: 2px solid #AC9595;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AC9595]
text-[#AC9595]
border-[#AC9595]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AC9595]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AC9595, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AC9595; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AC9595; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AC9595; background-color: #AC959515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AC959520; border-left: 4px solid #AC9595; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AC9595; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AC9595 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

172, 149, 149

Red: 172 / Green: 149 / Blue: 149

HSL

0°, 12%, 63%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 13%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 13% / Key: 33%

What color is #AC9595?

#AC9595 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AC9595 to RGB:

rgb(172, 149, 149)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AC9595 to HSL:

hsl(0, 12%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AC9595 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 13%, 13%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AC9595 is a balanced red color with RGB values of 172, 149, 149 and HSL of 0°, 12%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AC9595 is #95ACAC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AC95A1.

Use #AC9595 in CSS: color: #AC9595 or background-color: #AC9595. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AC9595

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.49:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9595?

#AC9595 is a balanced red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #AC9595?

#AC9595 in RGB is (172, 149, 149) - 172 red, 149 green, and 149 blue.

How to use #AC9595 in CSS?

Use #AC9595 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AC9595?

#95ACAC (complementary), #AC95A1 (analogous), and #896C6C (lighter shade) work well with #AC9595.