#AB2649 Hex Color
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#ab2649 is a bold, saturated brick red with strong terracotta undertones. Because of its intensity and weight, this shade works best as an accent rather than a full background color. It pairs effectively with muted grays or creams to ground its inherent heat. Designers should use white text for readability, as it offers sufficient contrast against this dark, moody hue.
Questions about #ab2649
What is #ab2649 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab2649 is rgb(171, 38, 73), in HSL hsl(344, 64%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 57%, 33%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ab2649 for a balanced design?
Is #ab2649 suitable for large blocks of text?
No, #ab2649 is generally too dark and saturated for long-form reading as a background or text color. Use it primarily for calls to action, headings, or decorative elements where its natural vibrancy adds impact without hindering essential user accessibility.
Is #ab2649 readable on white or black?
#ab2649 has a 6.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.