Information about #AB3B3B color

#AB3B3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AB3B3B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(171, 59, 59) — 67.1% red, 23.1% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 44 / 44 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AB3B3B is a confidently colored red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Get Reddy (#AD3539). Nearby in the Register you will also find Luxury Red (#B03737) and Medium Carmine (#AF4035).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 59, 59)), which gives #AB3B3B its character. If you plan to put text on a #AB3B3B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #AB3B3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AB3B3B color variations

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#AB3B3B 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 #AB3B3B

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

Get Reddy color link
Get Reddy

#AD3539

Luxury Red color link
Luxury Red

#B03737

Bliss color link
Bliss

#B3393E

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Sweet Brown color link
Sweet Brown

#A83731

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Moulin Rouge color link
Moulin Rouge

#AD463F

Vibe color link
Vibe

#AC3142

Bombshell color link
Bombshell

#AE2F3E

Forbidden color link
Forbidden

#B04640

#AB3B3B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB3B3B
  • RGB171, 59, 59
  • CMYK0, 44, 44, 33
  • CSSrgb(171, 59, 59)
  • HSL0°, 49%, 45%
  • HSL Precise0°, 48.696%, 45.098%
  • HSV0°, 65%, 67%
  • HSB0°, 65%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.671, 0.231, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.671, 0.231, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.671, 0.231, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAB3B3B
  • DECIMAL ID11221819
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01