Color swatch image showing #AB4B40 with RGB(171,75,64) values
Color swatch image showing #AB4B40 with RGB(171,75,64) values

#AB4B40 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB4B40 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB4B40 Color Information

#AB4B40 RGB value is (171, 75, 64). The hex color red value is 171, green is 75, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 63 percent, 33 percent.

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#AB4B40 Color Meaning

Color #AB4B40 signifies muted passion, weathered sweetness, and sturdy affection. #AB4B40 dusky, reddish-pink resembles faded roses, old brick, and dried coral, suggesting a romantic sentiment that has endured exposure and time. Psychologically, color #AB4B40 provides comforting warmth and emotional resilience, blending the nurturing quality of pink with a more robust, earthy stability. #AB4B40 fosters feelings of enduring care, mature love, and affectionate strength that does not shy away from reality. #AB4B40 color feels both tender and strong. Culturally, color #AB4B40 is found in historical textiles, vintage signage, and designs aiming for a "heritage" feel with a touch of romance. Symbolically, #AB4B40 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 #AB4B40 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 #AB4B40 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
#AB4B40
RGB
rgb(171, 75, 64)
HSL
hsl(6°, 46%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 63%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(6°, 63%, 67%)
XYZ
20.2361 14.0602 6.4978
Yxy
14.0602 0.4961 0.3447
Hunter Lab
37.4969 2.3958 0.9739
CIE-Lab
44.3192 38.5641 25.8420

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green75 / 255 (29%)
29%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB4B40 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

#AB4B40 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 #AB4B40 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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#AB4B40

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB4B40 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

#AB4B40

protanopia

#818143

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB4B40;

Text Color

color: #AB4B40;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB4B40;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB4B4040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB4B40;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB4B40 0%, #662c26 100%);

#AB4B40 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB4B40 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.