#AB6D48 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #ab6d48 is an unsaturated orange with brown undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its earthy finish suits food packaging, autumn campaigns, and adventurous youth branding without feeling fluorescent. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark teal rather than a full-page background. Black text remains readable at about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this orange is #ab6d48.
Questions about #ab6d48
What is #ab6d48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab6d48 is rgb(171, 109, 72), in HSL hsl(22, 41%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 58%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab6d48?
The #ab6d48 hex color pairs well with cream for a soft earthy palette, dark teal for contrast, and muted olive accents for a grounded autumn feel in packaging or editorial layouts.
Is #ab6d48 warm or cool?
#ab6d48 reads as a warm, muted orange because its orange base is softened by brown undertones and moderate saturation, creating a grounded, approachable mood for autumn campaigns, culinary layouts, and adventurous youth branding.
Is #ab6d48 readable on white or black?
#ab6d48 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.