#AC8B52

#AC8B52

Color Values

HEX

#AC8B52

RGB

172, 139, 82

HSL

38.0, 35.4%, 49.8%

HSV

38.0, 52.3%, 67.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.2%, 52.3%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.655 0.085 80.1

Properties

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AC8B52;
color: #AC8B52;
border-color: #AC8B52;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 300 #FDBA74

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AC8B52?

RGB(172, 139, 82) · HSL(38.0, 35.4%, 49.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.2%, 52.3%, 32.5%)

Does #AC8B52 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.2:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AC8B52?

Use 000000 text on a #AC8B52 background; contrast on black is 6.57:1.