#AB0066 Hex Color
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Reach for #ab0066 when a design needs a loud accent that still reads dark. This saturated pink sits low in lightness, which gives it a lush, moody depth that brighter magentas lack. Use it as a 10% accent for calls to action or highlights rather than a full background. It flatters deep teal better than the expected gold. White text on top clears WCAG AA at roughly 7.2:1.
Questions about #ab0066
What is #ab0066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab0066 is rgb(171, 0, 102), in HSL hsl(324, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 40%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab0066?
#ab0066 pairs well with deep teal and charcoal, which balance its intensity without washing it out. Pale blush tints also help when the palette needs breathing room.
Is #ab0066 readable on white or black?
#ab0066 has a 7.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.