Information about #AB8C5D color

#AB8C5D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AB8C5D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(171, 140, 93) — 67.1% red, 54.9% green, 36.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 31 / 33. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AB8C5D is a mildly saturated warm orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Golden Quartz Ochre (#AA8A58). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Sand (#A88F59) and Gold Coast (#B38B5E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 140, 93)), which gives #AB8C5D its character. If you plan to put text on a #AB8C5D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AB8C5D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AB8C5D color variations

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#AB8C5D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AB8C5D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Gold Coast color link
Gold Coast

#B38B5E

Dark Beige color link
Dark Beige

#AC9362

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Gold Rush color link
Gold Rush

#A28A64

Barley Corn color link
Barley Corn

#B6935C

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

Papier Mache color link
Papier Mache

#B7945D

#AB8C5D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB8C5D
  • RGB171, 140, 93
  • CMYK0, 12, 31, 33
  • CSSrgb(171, 140, 93)
  • HSL36°, 32%, 52%
  • HSL Precise36.154°, 31.707%, 51.765%
  • HSV36°, 46%, 67%
  • HSB36°, 46%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.671, 0.549, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.671, 0.549, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.671, 0.549, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAB8C5D
  • DECIMAL ID11242589
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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