Color swatch image showing #AB4E42 with RGB(171,78,66) values
Color swatch image showing #AB4E42 with RGB(171,78,66) values

#AB4E42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB4E42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB4E42 Color Information

#AB4E42 RGB value is (171, 78, 66). The hex color red value is 171, green is 78, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 7°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 61 percent, 33 percent.

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#AB4E42 Color Meaning

Color #AB4E42 signifies muted passion, weathered sweetness, and sturdy affection. #AB4E42 dusky, reddish-pink resembles faded roses, old brick, and dried coral, suggesting a romantic sentiment that has endured exposure and time. Psychologically, color #AB4E42 provides comforting warmth and emotional resilience, blending the nurturing quality of pink with a more robust, earthy stability. #AB4E42 fosters feelings of enduring care, mature love, and affectionate strength that does not shy away from reality. #AB4E42 color feels both tender and strong. Culturally, color #AB4E42 is found in historical textiles, vintage signage, and designs aiming for a "heritage" feel with a touch of romance. Symbolically, #AB4E42 represents love that has built a home, passion that has weathered seasons, and beauty that is valued for its history as much as its appearance. Color #AB4E42 offers a more complex, adult alternative to bright pinks, carrying a narrative of duration, memory, and love that has been tested and remains.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB4E42 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
#AB4E42
RGB
rgb(171, 78, 66)
HSL
hsl(7°, 44%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 61%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(7°, 61%, 67%)
XYZ
20.5023 14.5001 6.8725
Yxy
14.5001 0.4896 0.3463
Hunter Lab
38.0790 2.3792 1.0007
CIE-Lab
44.9417 37.1848 25.4412

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB4E42 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

#AB4E42 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 #AB4E42 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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#AB4E42

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB4E42 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

#AB4E42

protanopia

#838245

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB4E42;

Text Color

color: #AB4E42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB4E42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB4E4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB4E42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB4E42 0%, #642e27 100%);

#AB4E42 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB4E42 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.