Information about #AB1501 color

#AB1501 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AB1501 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(171, 21, 1) (67.1% red, 8.2% green, 0.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 59 / 67 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AB1501 is a pure, full-strength warm red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Strong Scarlet (#A81500). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rojo Spanish Red (#A91101) and Red Thread (#A81900).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 21, 1)), which gives #AB1501 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AB1501 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. No one has named #AB1501 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AB1501 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AB1501 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 #AB1501

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

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Darkish Red color link
Darkish Red

#A90308

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB1501
  • RGB171, 21, 1
  • CMYK0, 59, 67, 33
  • CSSrgb(171, 21, 1)
  • HSL7°, 99%, 34%
  • HSL Precise7.059°, 98.837%, 33.725%
  • HSV7°, 99%, 67%
  • HSB7°, 99%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.004
  • GLSLvec3(0.671, 0.082, 0.004)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.671, 0.082, 0.004, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.671, 0.082, 0.004)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAB1501
  • DECIMAL ID11212033
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01