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#AB2728 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB2728 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB2728 Color Information

#AB2728 RGB value is (171, 39, 40). The hex color red value is 171, green is 39, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 360°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 77 percent, 77 percent, 33percent.

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#AB2728 Color Meaning

color #AB2728 communicates warmth, reliability, and natural grounding. #AB2728 familiar earthy tone blends subtle intensity with comfort, creating a stable, approachable presence. Psychologically, Color #AB2728 fosters calm endurance, patience, and practical thinking. #AB2728 encourages thoughtful decision making while tempering emotional impulsivity. Culturally, Color #AB2728 is linked to rustic aesthetics, natural materials, and enduring crafts. Spiritually, #AB2728 represents grounded strength, resilience, and the integration of physical and emotional stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB2728 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AB2728
RGB
rgb(171, 39, 40)
HSL
hsl(360°, 63%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 77%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(360°, 77%, 67%)
XYZ
17.9031 10.2622 3.0447
Yxy
10.2622 0.5736 0.3288
Hunter Lab
32.0347 2.4271 0.7676
CIE-Lab
38.3089 52.5256 32.9311

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green39 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue40 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB2728 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AB2728 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AB2728 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB2728 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AB2728

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB2728;

Text Color

color: #AB2728;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB2728;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB272840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB2728;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB2728 0%, #661717 100%);

#AB2728 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB2728 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.