#ACA59D Color Information

Hex color code: #ACA59D

#ACA59D is a muted orange color. In RGB it is (172, 165, 157), and in HSL it is (32°, 8%, 65%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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HEX

#ACA59D

RGB

172, 165, 157

HSL

32°, 8%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 9%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ACA59D;
background-color: #ACA59D;
border-color: #ACA59D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ACA59D;
border: 2px solid #ACA59D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ACA59D]
text-[#ACA59D]
border-[#ACA59D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ACA59D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ACA59D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ACA59D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ACA59D; 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 #ACA59D; background-color: #ACA59D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ACA59D20; border-left: 4px solid #ACA59D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ACA59D; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ACA59D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

172, 165, 157

Red: 172 / Green: 165 / Blue: 157

HSL

32°, 8%, 65%

Hue: 32° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 9%, 33%

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

What color is #ACA59D?

#ACA59D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9FA5AD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ACA59D to RGB:

rgb(172, 165, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ACA59D to HSL:

hsl(32, 8%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ACA59D to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated orange tone, #ACA59D has RGB (172, 165, 157) and HSL (32°, 8%, 65%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ACA59D is #9FA5AD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AD9F9F.

Use #ACA59D in CSS: color: #ACA59D or background-color: #ACA59D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ACA59D

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 #ACA59D?

#ACA59D is a understated orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #ACA59D?

#ACA59D in RGB is (172, 165, 157) - 172 red, 165 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #ACA59D in CSS?

Use #ACA59D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ACA59D?

#9FA5AD (complementary), #AD9F9F (analogous), and #8A8075 (lighter shade) work well with #ACA59D.