#AB4659 Hex Color
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#ab4659 is a mellow, brick red with a dusty, muted saturation that leans into terracotta territory. Because of its grounded, rustic character, it functions best as a warm accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or soft cream to balance its intensity. The hex code for this earthy red is #ab4659, which provides enough contrast for white text.
Questions about #ab4659
What is #ab4659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab4659 is rgb(171, 70, 89), in HSL hsl(349, 42%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 48%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #ab4659 in a design palette?
Is #ab4659 suitable for use as primary text?
This color is generally too muted and dark for large blocks of body text, though it offers excellent readability for headers against a light, off-white background. Always check contrast ratios to ensure your specific implementation meets accessibility standards.
Is #ab4659 readable on white or black?
#ab4659 has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.