#AB2626 Hex Color
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Reach for #ab2626 when a design needs a red with weight. This dark, saturated shade reads like brick or aged terracotta, warm and grounded rather than bright. It works best as an accent or in the 10% of a palette, since large blocks can feel heavy. White text on top clears WCAG AA at about 6.9:1, so it suits buttons and calls to action.
Questions about #ab2626
What is #ab2626 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab2626 is rgb(171, 38, 38), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab2626?
Does #ab2626 work as a background color?
It can, but with care. Its darkness keeps light text readable, yet full-screen fills read heavy and dim, so many designers save it for sections, cards, or accents instead.
Is #ab2626 readable on white or black?
#ab2626 has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.