#AB9382 Hex Color
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The hex code #ab9382 is a dusty, ashy orange with very low saturation and a soft brown-gray cast. Its muted warmth suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, food, sports, or youth branding, paired with charcoal or dark teal. Black text has about 7.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ab9382
What is #ab9382 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab9382 is rgb(171, 147, 130), in HSL hsl(25, 20%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 24%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab9382?
The best pairings for #ab9382 are charcoal, dark teal, soft neutrals, and deeper brown; these reinforce its dusty warmth while adding contrast or depth.
Does #ab9382 look warm or cool?
#ab9382 reads as warm and earthy because its orange hue brings red-yellow warmth, while its low saturation and gray-brown cast keep the color soft and restrained. That balance suits autumn-inspired layouts, natural product themes, and backgrounds that need warmth without visual noise.
Is #ab9382 readable on white or black?
#ab9382 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.