#ACA59C Color Information

Hex color code: #ACA59C

A understated orange shade, #ACA59C appears as (172, 165, 156) in RGB and (34°, 9%, 64%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#ACA59C

RGB

172, 165, 156

HSL

34°, 9%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 9%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ACA59C;
background-color: #ACA59C;
border-color: #ACA59C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ACA59C;
border: 2px solid #ACA59C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ACA59C]
text-[#ACA59C]
border-[#ACA59C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ACA59C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ACA59C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ACA59C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ACA59C; 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 #ACA59C; background-color: #ACA59C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ACA59C20; border-left: 4px solid #ACA59C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ACA59C; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ACA59C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

172, 165, 156

Red: 172 / Green: 165 / Blue: 156

HSL

34°, 9%, 64%

Hue: 34° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 9%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 33%

What color is #ACA59C?

#ACA59C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9BA2AB

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ACA59C to RGB:

rgb(172, 165, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ACA59C to HSL:

hsl(34, 9%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ACA59C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced orange tone, #ACA59C has RGB (172, 165, 156) and HSL (34°, 9%, 64%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ACA59C is #9BA2AB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AB9C9B.

Use #ACA59C in CSS: color: #ACA59C or background-color: #ACA59C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ACA59C

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.62:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACA59C?

#ACA59C is a balanced orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ACA59C?

#ACA59C in RGB is (172, 165, 156) - 172 red, 165 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #ACA59C in CSS?

Use #ACA59C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ACA59C?

#9BA2AB (complementary), #AB9C9B (analogous), and #887E72 (lighter shade) work well with #ACA59C.