Pincushion Color – #ac989c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pincushion color hex code is #ac989c, and it is composed of 67% red, 60% green and 61% blue.
Pincushion is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pincushion color (#ac989c) against dark backgrounds.

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Pincushion Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pincushion, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ac989c |
| RGB | rgb(172,152,156) |
| HSL | hsl(348,10.8%,63.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 9, 33 |
| HSV | 348, 12, 67 |
| RGB % | 67, 60, 61 |
| XYZ | 34.2, 33.6, 36.1 |
| LAB | 64.6, 8, 0.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.72 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.73 (passes WCAG AA) |









