#AB805C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits between a warm tan and a flat terracotta. Because of its low saturation, #ab805c works best as a supporting neutral rather than a vibrant focal point. It provides enough contrast to support black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its earthy character in modern designs.
Questions about #ab805c
What is #ab805c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab805c is rgb(171, 128, 92), in HSL hsl(27, 32%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 46%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #ab805c suitable for text backgrounds?
This muted shade offers enough contrast to support black text, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI backgrounds. Because it is desaturated and earthy, it creates a readable, calming surface that reduces eye strain compared to brighter, more saturated orange tones.
Is #ab805c readable on white or black?
#ab805c has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.