#AB0C0C Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention, making it perfect for critical call-to-action buttons or alert icons. Because of its bold pigment, #ab0c0c can overpower a layout if used too liberally, so it works best as a sharp 10% accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with desaturated teals or soft grays. The hex code for this powerful shade is #ab0c0c, which maintains high readability with white text.
Questions about #ab0c0c
What is #ab0c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab0c0c is rgb(171, 12, 12), in HSL hsl(0, 87%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 93%, 33%.
When should I use #ab0c0c in a user interface?
Use #ab0c0c sparingly as a 10% accent because its high saturation quickly overpowers other elements. It is most effective for critical call-to-action buttons, error states, or urgent notifications where you need to draw the eye immediately.
Is #ab0c0c readable on white or black?
#ab0c0c has a 7.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.