1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Pincushion

Color Pincushion red (#ac989c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pincushion red (#ac989c):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Pincushion / #ac989c

The HTML HEX code is #ac989c. The corresponding color name is "Pincushion". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 172%, Green (G): 152%, Blue (B): 156%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):9%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #ac989c has a hue of 348°, saturation of 11%, and lightness of 64%. The HSV representation is 348° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 65, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 34, Y: 34, Z: 36. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6213, U (chrominance) = -0.0047, and V (chrominance) = 0.0467.

The decimal value of the color is 11311260. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DBD2D4 for a 20% lighter version and #7D6469 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #ac989c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5659 Kelvin (5659K).

The approximate wavelength of #ac989c is around 646.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pincushion (Hex: #ac989c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #ac989c, also known as Pincushion, resembles the delicate petals of a wild rose blooming in a rustic garden. It exudes a sense of femininity and elegance, reminiscent of a vintage tea party adorned with soft pastel-hued floral arrangements. This color embodies the charm and grace of nature, evoking the subtle beauty found in natural elements such as blush-colored seashells, weathered coral, and vintage lace. Pincushions timeless appeal makes it an ideal choice for creating a romantic ambiance in interior design, fashion, or branding.

Tints and Shades of #ac989c HEX color (Pincushion)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #ac989c, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EAE5E6
• #D6CCCE
• #C1B2B5
• #ac989c
• #817275
• #564C4E
• #2B2627
• #000000

Tones of Pincushion (#ac989c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #ac989c, #9a8e91 is the less saturated color, while #ac989c is the most saturated one.

• #9a8e91
• #9f9194
• #a39396
• #a89699
• #ac989c
• #5b5455
• #554c4e
• #4e4546
• #483d3f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #ac989c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #ac989c; }

.text {color:#ac989c;}

.background {background-color:#ac989c;}

.border {border:1px solid #ac989c;}