Color swatch image showing #AB4E5A with RGB(171,78,90) values

#AB4E5A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB4E5A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB4E5A Color Information

#AB4E5A RGB value is (171, 78, 90). The hex color red value is 171, green is 78, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 47 percent, 33 percent.

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#AB4E5A Color Meaning

Color #AB4E5A embodies emotional vitality, subtle passion, and refined strength. #AB4E5A mid-tone red exudes warmth while maintaining composure and sophistication. Psychologically, color #AB4E5A encourages confidence, focused engagement, and balanced emotional expression. #AB4E5A inspires action while tempering impulsivity. Culturally, color #AB4E5A references classic textiles, decorative arts, and elegant design. Spiritually, #AB4E5A signifies courageous self-expression, grounded emotional energy, and the mindful pursuit of personal goals.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB4E5A 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
#AB4E5A
RGB
rgb(171, 78, 90)
HSL
hsl(352°, 37%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 47%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 54%, 67%)
XYZ
21.3644 14.8449 11.4122
Yxy
14.8449 0.4486 0.3117
Hunter Lab
38.5291 2.5987 0.5396
CIE-Lab
45.4210 39.2641 11.6009

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB4E5A 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

#AB4E5A 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 #AB4E5A 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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#AB4E5A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB4E5A 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

#AB4E5A

protanopia

#838257

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB4E5A;

Text Color

color: #AB4E5A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB4E5A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB4E5A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB4E5A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB4E5A 0%, #652f36 100%);

#AB4E5A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB4E5A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.