#AB456C Hex Color
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Muted and dusky, #ab456c acts as a sophisticated, warm pink. It feels softer than a primary magenta, making it an excellent choice for branding that leans toward romance or delicate retail cosmetics. Pair this hex code with a cool slate gray to keep it from feeling too saccharine. It provides enough contrast to support white text comfortably for readable, accessible body copy.
Questions about #ab456c
What is #ab456c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab456c is rgb(171, 69, 108), in HSL hsl(337, 43%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 37%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab456c for a balanced design?
A cool slate gray effectively grounds the warmth of #ab456c, preventing the design from feeling too saccharine. For higher contrast, consider a deep navy to provide a professional anchor that allows the pink to stand out without dominating the entire visual space.
Is #ab456c readable on white or black?
#ab456c has a 5.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.