Information about #AB1B20 color

#AB1B20 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AB1B20 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(171, 27, 32) — 67.1% red, 10.6% green, 12.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 56 / 55 / 33. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #AB1B20 reads as a vivid, lively red and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Del Toro (#B11D20). Slightly further away sit Netherlands Red (#AE1C28) and Carnelian (#B31B1B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 27, 32)), which gives #AB1B20 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #AB1B20: 7.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for black. No one has named #AB1B20 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AB1B20 color variations

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

#AB1B20 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 #AB1B20

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

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB1B20
  • RGB171, 27, 32
  • CMYK0, 56, 55, 33
  • CSSrgb(171, 27, 32)
  • HSL358°, 73%, 39%
  • HSL Precise357.917°, 72.727%, 38.824%
  • HSV358°, 84%, 67%
  • HSB358°, 84%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.671, 0.106, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.671, 0.106, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.671, 0.106, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAB1B20
  • DECIMAL ID11213600
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01