#AB906C Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated orange feels warm and mellow without overwhelming the eye. Because of its muted, earthy character, #ab906c functions best as a supporting background. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a practical choice for UI design. The hex code #ab906c pairs well with deep forest greens or charcoal grays to prevent the overall palette from appearing washed out.
Questions about #ab906c
What is #ab906c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab906c is rgb(171, 144, 108), in HSL hsl(34, 27%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 37%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ab906c?
Is #ab906c a warm or cool color?
While it leans warm, the heavy desaturation in #ab906c gives it a neutral, earthy quality that prevents it from feeling too energetic. This makes it an ideal choice for backgrounds where you want to avoid the starkness of pure white or gray.
Is #ab906c readable on white or black?
#ab906c has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.