#AB8E7E Hex Color
A muted, dusty orange with earthy warmth
#ab8e7e is a muted, dusty orange with significant gray undertones. This unsaturated shade creates a grounded, earthy aesthetic that works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoals or navy for balance. Since black text provides excellent 6.9:1 contrast, this hex code is a reliable choice for readable small body copy in autumnal or rustic branding projects.
Questions about #ab8e7e
What is #ab8e7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab8e7e is rgb(171, 142, 126), in HSL hsl(21, 21%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 26%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab8e7e?
Is #ab8e7e readable on white or black?
#ab8e7e has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.