#AB273F Color Meaning and Information

#AB273F Color Information

#AB273F RGB value is (171, 39, 63). The hex color red value is 171, green is 39, and blue is 63. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 77 percent, 63 percent, 33 percent.

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#AB273F Color Meaning

Color #AB273F signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #AB273F deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #AB273F evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #AB273F culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #AB273F color represents passion made permanent, the depth of sensory experience, and desire that has been culturally codified, embodying a rich and historical intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB273F 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

#AB273F

RGB

rgb(171, 39, 63)

HSL

hsl(349°, 63%, 41%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 77%, 63%, 33%)

HSV

hsv(349°, 77%, 67%)

XYZ

18.4173 10.4678 5.7524

Yxy

10.4678 0.5317 0.3022

Hunter Lab

32.3540 2.5471 0.5384

CIE-Lab

38.6693 53.6902 19.2116

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)

67%

Green39 / 255 (15%)

15%

Blue63 / 255 (25%)

25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta77 / 100 (77%)

77%

Yellow63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Color Variations

#AB273F 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

#AB273F 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 #AB273F 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#AB273F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.79:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.79:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.79:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB273F 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

#AB273F

protanopia

#727139

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB273F;

Text Color

color: #AB273F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB273F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB273F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB273F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB273F 0%, #661726 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #AB273F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.