HEX Color Code #AC1348

The deep pink hue #AC1348 delivers confident visual weight across interfaces. Its balanced RGB and HSL values make it ideal for building cohesive pink-themed web palettes.

What Color Is #AC1348?

At 339° on the hue wheel, #AC1348 lands firmly in the pink family. Its 80% saturation gives it a vivid, attention-grabbing quality, while 37% lightness positions it as a deep variant — well-suited for dark-mode surfaces and high-contrast elements.

Color Meaning of #AC1348

Colors in the pink family are associated with compassion, romance, and tenderness. As a deep variant, #AC1348 amplifies those associations with depth and gravity, lending authority to any composition.

Where to Use HEX Code #AC1348

Hero sections and full-width banners where deep pink tones anchor the page hierarchy

CTA buttons and interactive elements — the deep depth ensures visibility against light backgrounds

Navigation bars and sidebar accents that need to feel grounded and persistent

Data visualization charts where this pink shade differentiates data series coherently

Icon fills and badge backgrounds that require consistent recognition across screen sizes

Email template accents where rendering fidelity across mail clients matters

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HEX Code #AC1348 in Design Systems

To implement #AC1348 effectively in a design system, define it as a CSS custom property: :root { --color-pink-deep: #AC1348; }. This single definition propagates to every component referencing the token, and a palette update requires changing just one line.

Accessibility testing is essential. With a perceived brightness of 71/255, this shade requires white or light text for adequate WCAG contrast — aim for 4.5:1 minimum on body text. Use it as a background or accent rather than text on dark surfaces.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #AC1348

What color is #AC1348?

#AC1348 produces a deep pink tone. The RGB breakdown (172, 19, 72) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific pink hue at 339° on the color wheel.

Is #AC1348 a dark or light color?

#AC1348 registers as a dark color at 71/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, white (#FFFFFF) or very light text will provide the best readability.

What colors go well with #AC1348?

Complementary pairing (≈159° hue) creates energetic contrast with #AC1348. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker pink shades — are the safest harmonious option.

Can I use #AC1348 for branding?

#AC1348 can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.

How do I convert #AC1348 to other color formats?

Convert #AC1348 to RGB(172, 19, 72) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(339°, 80%, 37%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.