#AC998B Color Information

Hex color code: #AC998B

A muted orange shade, #AC998B appears as (172, 153, 139) in RGB and (25°, 17%, 61%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#AC998B

RGB

172, 153, 139

HSL

25°, 17%, 61%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 19%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AC998B;
background-color: #AC998B;
border-color: #AC998B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AC998B;
border: 2px solid #AC998B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AC998B]
text-[#AC998B]
border-[#AC998B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AC998B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AC998B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AC998B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AC998B; 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 #AC998B; background-color: #AC998B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AC998B20; border-left: 4px solid #AC998B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AC998B; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AC998B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

172, 153, 139

Red: 172 / Green: 153 / Blue: 139

HSL

25°, 17%, 61%

Hue: 25° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 19%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 19% / Key: 33%

What color is #AC998B?

#AC998B is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8B9EAC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AC998B to RGB:

rgb(172, 153, 139)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AC998B to HSL:

hsl(25, 17%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AC998B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 19%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #AC998B has RGB (172, 153, 139) and HSL (25°, 17%, 61%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AC998B is #8B9EAC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AC8B8D.

Use #AC998B in CSS: color: #AC998B or background-color: #AC998B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AC998B

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.68:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC998B?

#AC998B is a muted orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AC998B?

#AC998B in RGB is (172, 153, 139) - 172 red, 153 green, and 139 blue.

How to use #AC998B in CSS?

Use #AC998B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AC998B?

#8B9EAC (complementary), #AC8B8D (analogous), and #897261 (lighter shade) work well with #AC998B.