#AB6D6A Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #ab6d6a is a mellow, ashy red that avoids the aggression of vivid primary tones. It works best as a grounding background or a soft secondary accent rather than a full-page dominant shade, which can appear muddy. The hex code #ab6d6a pairs cleanly with dark charcoal. Its high contrast ensures that black text remains legible for a professional and comfortable reading experience.
Questions about #ab6d6a
What is #ab6d6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab6d6a is rgb(171, 109, 106), in HSL hsl(3, 28%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 38%, 33%.
What colors pair best with the muted #ab6d6a?
#ab6d6a pairs cleanly with charcoal or deep, dark grays to create a professional and readable contrast. Because the red is desaturated, it also complements neutral, earthy tones like soft beige or warm cream without looking too aggressive or muddy.
Does #ab6d6a work well for large-scale UI backgrounds?
#ab6d6a functions effectively as a grounding background because of its low saturation, which prevents it from becoming overwhelming on the eyes. Ensure that any text placed over this color is dark enough, such as black or dark gray, to maintain accessibility.
Is #ab6d6a readable on white or black?
#ab6d6a has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.