Color swatch image showing #AB8300 with RGB(171,131,0) values

#AB8300 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AB8300 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AB8300 Color Information

#AB8300 RGB value is (171, 131, 0). The hex color red value is 171, green is 131, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 100 percent, 33 percent.

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#AB8300 Color Meaning

Color #AB8300 conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #AB8300 tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #AB8300 suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #AB8300 supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #AB8300 encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #AB8300 to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #AB8300 connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #AB8300 reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #AB8300 represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #AB8300 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
#AB8300
RGB
rgb(171, 131, 0)
HSL
hsl(46°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 23%, 100%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 100%, 67%)
XYZ
24.9109 24.8905 3.4914
Yxy
24.8905 0.4674 0.4671
Hunter Lab
49.8904 0.5813 3.4720
CIE-Lab
56.9686 5.4583 62.2685

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AB8300 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

#AB8300 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 #AB8300 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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#AB8300

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 #AB8300 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

#AB8300

protanopia

#9a9920

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AB8300;

Text Color

color: #AB8300;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AB8300;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB830040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AB8300;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB8300 0%, #6a5100 100%);

#AB8300 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AB8300 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.