#AB6D49 Hex Color
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The hex code #ab6d49 defines a muted, warm orange with brown undertones and medium depth. Its mellow character suggests optimism and adventure without the intensity of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark navy in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth-focused designs. Black text provides about 5.0:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #ab6d49
What is #ab6d49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab6d49 is rgb(171, 109, 73), in HSL hsl(22, 40%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 57%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab6d49?
Does #ab6d49 read as warm or cool?
#ab6d49 reads as warm because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, mellow presence rather than the bright, energetic feel of a saturated orange in most layouts and palettes.
Where does #ab6d49 work best in a design?
#ab6d49 works well as a supporting tone in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth-focused designs, where its muted orange warmth adds energy without the intensity of brighter orange.
Is #ab6d49 readable on white or black?
#ab6d49 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.