#AB8309 Color Meaning and Information

#AB8309 Color Information

#AB8309 RGB value is (171, 131, 9). The hex color red value is 171, green is 131, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 95 percent, 33 percent.

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#AB8309 Color Meaning

Color #AB8309 conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #AB8309 tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #AB8309 suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #AB8309 supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #AB8309 encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #AB8309 to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #AB8309 connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #AB8309 reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #AB8309 represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB8309 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

#AB8309

RGB

rgb(171, 131, 9)

HSL

hsl(45°, 90%, 35%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 23%, 95%, 33%)

HSV

hsv(45°, 95%, 67%)

XYZ

24.9602 24.9102 3.7511

Yxy

24.9102 0.4655 0.4646

Hunter Lab

49.9101 0.5957 3.4383

CIE-Lab

56.9879 5.5862 60.7641

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)

67%

Green131 / 255 (51%)

51%

Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Color Variations

#AB8309 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

#AB8309 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 #AB8309 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:#AB8309

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.51:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB8309 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

#AB8309

protanopia

#9a9927

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB8309;

Text Color

color: #AB8309;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB8309;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB830940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB8309;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB8309 0%, #684f05 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #AB8309 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.