#AB1723 Hex Color
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#ab1723 is a dark, saturated red with a warm crimson cast and enough depth to feel serious rather than playful. Its strong chroma brings urgency, passion, and force to calls to action, sports graphics, and dramatic branding. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or muted gold. The hex code #ab1723 also supports clear white text at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #ab1723
What is #ab1723 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab1723 is rgb(171, 23, 35), in HSL hsl(355, 76%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 80%, 33%.
Does #ab1723 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #ab1723 reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and making this dark red suitable for readable buttons, alerts, labels, and compact interface panels.
What colors pair well with #ab1723?
Pair #ab1723 with warm cream for readable contrast, charcoal for a restrained scheme, or muted gold for a richer editorial feel. These combinations let the red lead as a controlled accent without making the whole palette feel heavy.
Is #ab1723 readable on white or black?
#ab1723 has a 7.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.