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#AB4E7A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB4E7A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB4E7A Color Information

#AB4E7A RGB value is (171, 78, 122). The hex color red value is 171, green is 78, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 332°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 29 percent, 33percent.

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#AB4E7A Color Meaning

color #AB4E7A conveys refined intensity, poetic resilience, and chromatic dignity. Color #AB4E7A is a deep, slightly purplish red inspired by the petals of heirloom roses in classical Chinese gardens—muted enough to feel timeless, rich enough to hold attention. Unlike flashy pinks, #AB4E7A carries the weight of tradition; unlike burgundy, #AB4E7A retains floral softness. In cross-cultural design, #AB4E7A hue bridges Eastern restraint and Western warmth, often appearing in luxury tea branding, silk textiles, and heritage cosmetics. Psychological studies link such desaturated reds to increased perceived sophistication without aggression. Functionally, color #AB4E7A excels as a primary or accent in editorial, fashion, and artisanal packaging. #AB4E7A offers strong contrast against cream or warm greys, meeting digital accessibility standards for headlines and short text. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated and textured stocks, where its depth enhances tactile luxury. Consumer perception research shows products in color #AB4E7A are rated as more thoughtful and enduring than those in brighter reds—ideal for gifting and legacy brands. Symbolically, color #AB4E7A represents beauty that endures through seasons. #AB4E7A is not the bloom of a day but the memory of a garden. In spiritual contexts, #AB4E7A aligns with the heart chakra’s reflective mode: love that remembers. Designers choose color #AB4E7A when they want to signal elegance with memory. Its power lies not in volume, but in resonance.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB4E7A 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
#AB4E7A
RGB
rgb(171, 78, 122)
HSL
hsl(332°, 37%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 29%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(332°, 54%, 67%)
XYZ
23.0318 15.5118 20.1925
Yxy
15.5118 0.3921 0.2641
Hunter Lab
39.3850 3.0349 -0.3834
CIE-Lab
46.3274 43.0688 -6.5920

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue122 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB4E7A 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

#AB4E7A 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 #AB4E7A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AB4E7A 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

#AB4E7A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB4E7A;

Text Color

color: #AB4E7A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB4E7A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB4E7A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB4E7A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB4E7A 0%, #652f48 100%);

#AB4E7A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB4E7A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.