#AB4D1E Hex Color
Rust Orange, Grounded and Warm
Closer to rust than pumpkin, #ab4d1e is a muted, brown-leaning orange with an earthy, baked-clay feel. Its low saturation suits autumn packaging, coffee brands, and craft labels. It looks richer beside deep teal than beside cream, and white text passes AA contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #ab4d1e
What is #ab4d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab4d1e is rgb(171, 77, 30), in HSL hsl(20, 70%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 82%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab4d1e?
Deep teal makes the warmth of #ab4d1e stand out, while cream and tan keep it soft and rustic. Skip bright oranges nearby, since they compete with its muted character.
Is #ab4d1e readable on white or black?
#ab4d1e has a 5.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.81:1 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.