#AB6161 Hex Color
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No scarlet drama here. #ab6161 is a dusty, muted red with a warm, matte finish and a mellow, understated mood. The hex code suits backgrounds and supporting tones better than loud accents, and it can read muddy next to pure white. Black text on it hits about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. It pairs well with sage green and charcoal.
Questions about #ab6161
What is #ab6161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab6161 is rgb(171, 97, 97), in HSL hsl(0, 31%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 43%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ab6161?
Sage green, cream, and charcoal balance the muted warmth of #ab6161 without competing for attention. Deep navy works too if you want a richer, more grounded pairing.
Is #ab6161 readable on white or black?
#ab6161 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.