#AB8394 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated pink sits between mauve and rose. Because it is highly muted, #ab8394 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with cool, dark charcoals to create a sophisticated balance. Since black text provides a high 6.4:1 contrast ratio, use this hex code for readable body copy without worrying about accessibility.
Questions about #ab8394
What is #ab8394 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab8394 is rgb(171, 131, 148), in HSL hsl(334, 19%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 13%, 33%.
What color combinations work best with #ab8394?
The best way to use #ab8394 is by pairing it with deep, cool charcoal or dark navy tones to ground its muted, dusty nature. This contrast prevents the pink from appearing too washed out while maintaining a modern, professional aesthetic for your layout.
Is #ab8394 readable on white or black?
#ab8394 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.