#AB1D25 Hex Color
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Close to firebrick with a hint of crimson, #ab1d25 is a dark, saturated red that reads intense without shouting. Its low lightness gives it weight, so it works best as an accent or bold call to action rather than a full background. White text clears WCAG AA on top of it at about 7.2:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a moody, serious palette.
Questions about #ab1d25
What is #ab1d25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab1d25 is rgb(171, 29, 37), in HSL hsl(357, 71%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 78%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab1d25?
#ab1d25 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm creams for a grounded, moody palette. For sharper contrast, try a pale gold or soft blush accent.
Is #ab1d25 a good background color for text?
Yes, white text reads clearly on #ab1d25 at about 7.2:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Dark text on it fails, so keep type light when this red sits behind it.
Is #ab1d25 readable on white or black?
#ab1d25 has a 7.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.