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#AB4B2D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB4B2D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB4B2D Color Information

#AB4B2D RGB value is (171, 75, 45). The hex color red value is 171, green is 75, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 74 percent, 33percent.

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rgb(171, 75, 45)
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#AB4B2D Color Meaning

Color #AB4B2D embodies warmth, natural richness, and understated elegance. #AB4B2D medium reddish-brown color #AB4B2D evokes autumn landscapes, aged wood, and earthy textures. Psychologically, #AB4B2D fosters practical reasoning, emotional steadiness, and calm confidence, supporting balanced decision-making. Culturally, color #AB4B2D is used in artistic compositions, furniture design, and traditional textiles to convey authenticity, grounded aesthetics, and approachable sophistication. Spiritually, #AB4B2D channels stability, rooted energy, and reflective awareness, encouraging composure, resilience, and harmony. Its warm tone conveys both subtle energy and natural elegance.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB4B2D 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
#AB4B2D
RGB
rgb(171, 75, 45)
HSL
hsl(14°, 58%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 74%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 74%, 67%)
XYZ
19.7843 13.8795 4.1189
Yxy
13.8795 0.5236 0.3674
Hunter Lab
37.2552 2.2833 1.2072
CIE-Lab
44.0597 37.4443 36.4129

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green75 / 255 (29%)
29%
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB4B2D 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

#AB4B2D 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 #AB4B2D 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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#AB4B2D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB4B2D 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

#AB4B2D

protanopia

#818134

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB4B2D;

Text Color

color: #AB4B2D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB4B2D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB4B2D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB4B2D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB4B2D 0%, #652c1b 100%);

#AB4B2D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB4B2D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.