#AB3836 Hex Color
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#ab3836 is a saturated, warm red with earthy terracotta and brick undertones. Its medium-dark value gives it a bold, grounded presence on screen. Use it for calls to action, food branding, autumn palettes, and rustic accents. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent beside cream, navy, or charcoal. White text has about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #ab3836.
Questions about #ab3836
What is #ab3836 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab3836 is rgb(171, 56, 54), in HSL hsl(1, 52%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 68%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab3836?
#ab3836 pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal, creating clear separation while preserving its earthy warmth; cream adds openness, navy adds depth, and charcoal supports a more restrained, editorial palette.
Does #ab3836 work with white text?
#ab3836 provides about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio with white text, which meets WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and suits buttons, labels, and compact interface elements on solid backgrounds.
Is #ab3836 readable on white or black?
#ab3836 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.