Color #AC9884 (Quicksand)

The hexadecimal code #AC9884 corresponds to the color Quicksand. Below you can see its exact values in RGB, HSL and CMYK, check its contrast against white and black backgrounds, and discover similar and complementary colors within the oranges color family.

HEX Code#AC9884
RGB Codergb(172, 152, 132)
HSL Codehsl(30, 19.4%, 59.6%)
CMYK Codecmyk(0%, 12%, 23%, 33%)
Color FamilyOranges

Contrast and Accessibility (WCAG)

On white background: 2.77:1
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AAA ✕
On black background: 7.58:1
AA ✓
AAA ✓
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Complementary color

Windstorm
#6D98C4

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How to use Quicksand color

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Apply it in your CSS or design

Copy the #AC9884 code and use it directly in your stylesheet, for example background-color: #AC9884; or color: #AC9884;. If you need the value in another format, convert it to RGB, HSL, or CMYK with our color converter.

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Combine it with other colors

Try Quicksand alongside its complementary color or similar tones from the oranges family shown below, or generate a complete palette from this color with the palette generator.

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Check accessibility

Before using Quicksand as text or background color, review the contrast ratio against white and black shown above, or analyze any combination in the contrast checker to ensure it meets WCAG AA and AAA levels.

FAQ

What color is #AC9884?

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The code #AC9884 corresponds to the color Quicksand, within the oranges color family.

What colors pair well with Quicksand?

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You can see its complementary color and several similar colors below, or generate a complete palette from Quicksand using our palette generator.

Is the color Quicksand accessible for text?

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It depends on the background: check the contrast ratio against white and black above to see if it meets WCAG AA and AAA accessibility levels.

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