#AB8C2C

Color Details

HEX
#AB8C2C
RGB
rgb(171, 140, 44)
HSL
hsl(45, 59%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 74%, 33%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.52:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #ab8c2c
Contrast 6.52:1 AA
White on #ab8c2c
Contrast 3.22:1 Fail
#ab8c2c on Black
Contrast 6.52:1 AA
#ab8c2c on White
Contrast 3.22:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bca356
#cdba80
#ddd1ab
#897023
#67541a
#443812

Complement & Analogous

#2c4caa
#8baa2c
#aa4c2c

Triadic

#2caa8b
#8b2caa

Monochrome

#443812 #67541a #ab8c2c #cdba80 #ddd1ab #eee8d5

Analogous

#aa4c2c #c4826b #ab8c2c #a2bb56 #8baa2c #6f8823

Complementary Mix

#67541a #ab8c2c #cdba80 #2c4caa #768bc8 #1d316f

Nearby Colors

#ab8c2b
#ab8c2d
#ab8c1c
#ab8c3c

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About #AB8C2C

#AB8C2C converts to RGB(171, 140, 44) and HSL(45, 59%, 42%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#AB8C2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AB8C2C?
RGB: 171, 140, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(171, 140, 44)
Is #AB8C2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AB8C2C?
Complement: #2c4caa.
Does #AB8C2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.22:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.52:1 (AA (normal text)).