#AB4915 Hex Color
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This saturated terracotta tone feels warm, dependable, and grounded. Because of its intense pigment, #ab4915 works best as a strong accent rather than a background color. It shines in branding for artisan goods or autumn themes. Pair it with soft cream or teal to balance its heaviness. White text reads clearly over this hex code, ensuring good legibility for important details.
Questions about #ab4915
What is #ab4915 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab4915 is rgb(171, 73, 21), in HSL hsl(21, 78%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 88%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab4915?
Is #ab4915 suitable for text usage?
While #ab4915 works exceptionally well as a bold accent color, it provides strong, readable contrast when used as a background for white text. Exercise caution using it for small, body-size text, as its deep saturation can slightly impact legibility.
Is #ab4915 readable on white or black?
#ab4915 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.