#ac9a8a - Threshold Taupe color

This soft, muted warm taupe carries gentle rosy-beige undertones, appearing like sun-faded leather or weathered driftwood with a whisper of pink. It reads as a sophisticated neutral—earthy yet slightly warm—evoking cozy interiors, vintage textiles, and autumnal palettes. Versatile and calming, it pairs beautifully with deep teal, olive green, cream, and aged brass, adding subtle warmth without overwhelming other colors. It feels refined, grounded, and quietly elegant in both modern and traditional schemes.

color #ac9a8a

#ac9a8a color RGB value is 172, 154, 138, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.105, 0.198, 0.325. Alternative names for that color are: threshold taupe, gray, darkgray, zorba, green, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
172, 154, 138
rgb(172, 154, 138)
CMYK
0.00, 0.105, 0.198, 0.325
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sRGB
0.675, 0.604, 0.541
rgb(67.5% 60.4% 54.1%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.649, 0.598, 0.539
color(a98-rgb 0.649 0.598 0.539)
HCT
66.3, 9.45, 64.7
color(--hct 66.3 6.52% 64.7%)
HSL
28.2, 17.0, 60.8
hsl(28.2 17% 60.8%)
HSV
28.2, 19.8, 67.5
color(--hsv 28.2 19.8% 67.5%)
HWB
28.2, 54.1, 32.5
hwb(28.2 54.1% 32.5%)
Lab
64.9, 4.90, 11.0
lab(64.9 4.9 11)
P3
0.663, 0.606, 0.549
color(display-p3 0.663 0.606 0.549)
XYZ D50
0.341, 0.339, 0.219
color(xyz-d50 0.341 0.339 0.219)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#ac9a8a
RGB:172 154 138
HSL:28.24deg 17% 60.78%
HEX:#8a9cac
RGB:138 156 172
HSL:208.24deg 17% 60.78%

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