#AB804D Hex Color
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This muted, golden orange carries an earthy warmth that feels approachable and grounded. Because #ab804d is desaturated and mellow, it avoids the harshness of brighter oranges, making it an excellent supporting tone in palettes for autumn branding or food-related interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. With a solid 5.9:1 contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability for body copy.
Questions about #ab804d
What is #ab804d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab804d is rgb(171, 128, 77), in HSL hsl(33, 38%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 55%, 33%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors work best with #ab804d for a balanced palette?
#ab804d pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its inherent golden warmth. Using these dark, neutral tones creates a high-contrast foundation that prevents the orange from feeling too bright or overwhelming in modern design layouts.
Is #ab804d readable on white or black?
#ab804d has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.