#AB9E7B Hex Color
Soft earthy warmth with dusty undertones
#ab9e7b is a dusty, unsaturated yellow with strong beige undertones. It functions best as a soft, grounding background that avoids the harshness of standard white. This hex code offers excellent contrast against black text, easily meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair it with dark charcoal or muted slate blue to balance its warmth without overpowering the rest of your design.
Questions about #ab9e7b
What is #ab9e7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab9e7b is rgb(171, 158, 123), in HSL hsl(44, 22%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 28%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab9e7b?
#ab9e7b functions best when paired with dark, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, muted slate blue. These darker tones balance the warmth of the beige, preventing the design from feeling washed out while maintaining professional readability for your text.
Is #ab9e7b readable on white or black?
#ab9e7b has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.