Color swatch image showing #AB830F with RGB(171,131,15) values
Color swatch image showing #AB830F with RGB(171,131,15) values

#AB830F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB830F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB830F Color Information

#AB830F RGB value is (171, 131, 15). The hex color red value is 171, green is 131, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 91 percent, 33 percent.

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#AB830F Color Meaning

Color #AB830F conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #AB830F tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #AB830F suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #AB830F supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #AB830F encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #AB830F to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #AB830F connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #AB830F reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #AB830F represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB830F 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
#AB830F
RGB
rgb(171, 131, 15)
HSL
hsl(45°, 84%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 23%, 91%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 91%, 67%)
XYZ
24.9971 24.9250 3.9455
Yxy
24.9250 0.4640 0.4627
Hunter Lab
49.9249 0.6065 3.4131
CIE-Lab
57.0023 5.6818 59.6836

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB830F 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

#AB830F 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 #AB830F 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
#AB830F

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 #AB830F 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

#AB830F

protanopia

#9a992b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB830F;

Text Color

color: #AB830F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB830F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB830F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB830F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB830F 0%, #674f09 100%);

#AB830F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB830F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.