#AB5B5D Hex Color
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Dusty and unsaturated, #ab5b5d brings a mellow, brick-like warmth to any design. This matte, reddish tone feels both grounded and calm, avoiding the harsh intensity of brighter reds. It works as a stable choice for rustic backgrounds or warm accents in traditional aesthetics. Designers rely on this hex code when they need a muted, understated color that still carries a sense of confidence.
Questions about #ab5b5d
What is #ab5b5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab5b5d is rgb(171, 91, 93), in HSL hsl(359, 32%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 46%, 33%.
Is #ab5b5d readable on white or black?
#ab5b5d has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.