#AB5E4F Hex Color
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#ab5e4f is a muted, matte red with warm terracotta and dusty brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a grounded, rustic feel, while the red base adds energy without looking loud. Use it as a supporting tone or warm accent with cream, charcoal, or muted teal. White text reads clearly at about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #ab5e4f.
Questions about #ab5e4f
What is #ab5e4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab5e4f is rgb(171, 94, 79), in HSL hsl(10, 37%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 54%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab5e4f?
Is #ab5e4f warm or cool?
#ab5e4f reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by terracotta and dusty brown undertones, giving it a matte, earthy character rather than the crisp intensity of a bright scarlet.
Is #ab5e4f readable on white or black?
#ab5e4f has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.