Information about #AB291C color

#AB291C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AB291C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(171, 41, 28) — 67.1% red, 16.1% green, 11% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 76 / 84 / 33. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #AB291C reads as a energetic, saturated red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bonfire (#A62A20). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vintage Red (#AF2413) and Firebrick (#B22222).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 41, 28)), which gives #AB291C its character. If you plan to put text on a #AB291C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #AB291C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AB291C color variations

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

#AB291C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#AB291C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#892016

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Black

#000000

#AB291C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#AB291C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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Lucky

#AB9A1C
#AB611C

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#AB1C49

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#AB1C82

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#AB291C 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
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#1C9FAB
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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
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#1C58AB
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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
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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
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#1CAB28
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#281CAB
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#9FAB1C
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#1C9FAB
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#281CAB
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#58AB1C
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#1C9FAB
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#6F1CAB
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Nearest named colors to #AB291C

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

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Aesthetic Red color link
Aesthetic Red

#B22B27

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

#AB291C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB291C
  • RGB171, 41, 28
  • CMYK0, 76, 84, 33
  • CSSrgb(171, 41, 28)
  • HSL5°, 72%, 39%
  • HSL Precise5.455°, 71.859%, 39.02%
  • HSV5°, 84%, 67%
  • HSB5°, 84%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.671, 0.161, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.671, 0.161, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.671, 0.161, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAB291C
  • DECIMAL ID11217180
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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