Information about #AB1A12 color

#AB1A12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AB1A12 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(171, 26, 18) (67.1% red, 10.2% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 57 / 60 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated red, #AB1A12 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Pulse (#A41D19). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vintage Red (#AF2413) and Rufous (#A81C07).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 26, 18)), which gives #AB1A12 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AB1A12 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AB1A12 color variations

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

#AB1A12 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 #AB1A12

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

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB1A12
  • RGB171, 26, 18
  • CMYK0, 57, 60, 33
  • CSSrgb(171, 26, 18)
  • HSL3°, 81%, 37%
  • HSL Precise3.137°, 80.952%, 37.059%
  • HSV3°, 89%, 67%
  • HSB3°, 89%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.671, 0.102, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.671, 0.102, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.671, 0.102, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAB1A12
  • DECIMAL ID11213330
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01