Color swatch image showing #AB2743 with RGB(171,39,67) values

#AB2743 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB2743 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB2743 Color Information

#AB2743 RGB value is (171, 39, 67). The hex color red value is 171, green is 39, and blue is 67. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 77 percent, 61 percent, 33 percent.

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#AB2743 Color Meaning

Color #AB2743 signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #AB2743 deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #AB2743 evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #AB2743 culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #AB2743 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 #AB2743 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
#AB2743
RGB
rgb(171, 39, 67)
HSL
hsl(347°, 63%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 61%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 77%, 67%)
XYZ
18.5332 10.5142 6.3628
Yxy
10.5142 0.5234 0.2969
Hunter Lab
32.4256 2.5744 0.4860
CIE-Lab
38.7499 53.9485 16.7848

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green39 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue67 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB2743 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

#AB2743 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 #AB2743 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.

#FFFFFF
#AB2743

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB2743 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

#AB2743

protanopia

#72713c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB2743;

Text Color

color: #AB2743;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB2743;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB274340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB2743;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB2743 0%, #661728 100%);

#AB2743 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB2743 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.