#AB482B Hex Color
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A muted brick red with warm, earthy undertones. #ab482b has enough depth to anchor rustic branding or food packaging, though large flat areas can read a bit muddy. It looks richer against cream or deep teal than against plain white. The hex code #ab482b also holds white text at about 5.7:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #ab482b
What is #ab482b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab482b is rgb(171, 72, 43), in HSL hsl(14, 60%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 75%, 33%.
What text color works best on #ab482b?
White text is the safest choice, reading at about 5.7:1 contrast against #ab482b. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body copy stays readable. Dark text drops well below the line and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #ab482b?
Cream and warm off-whites soften its earthiness, while deep teal or charcoal push it toward a richer, moodier palette. Avoid pairing it with bright pure reds, which make the muted tone look dull by comparison.
Is #ab482b readable on white or black?
#ab482b has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.