Information about #AB7E2B color

#AB7E2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AB7E2B belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(171, 126, 43) — 67.1% red, 49.4% green, 16.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 18 / 50 / 33. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AB7E2B is a clearly saturated warm orange that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Frizzell (#AD812F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hot Toddy (#A7752C) and Mandalay (#B57B2E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 126, 43)), which gives #AB7E2B its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #AB7E2B: 5.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.7:1 for white. #AB7E2B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AB7E2B color variations

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#AB7E2B 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 #AB7E2B

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

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Mandalay color link
Mandalay

#B57B2E

Leather color link
Leather

#AC7434

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Pirate Gold color link
Pirate Gold

#BA782A

High Five color link
High Five

#B26F2C

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB7E2B
  • RGB171, 126, 43
  • CMYK0, 18, 50, 33
  • CSSrgb(171, 126, 43)
  • HSL39°, 60%, 42%
  • HSL Precise38.906°, 59.813%, 41.961%
  • HSV39°, 75%, 67%
  • HSB39°, 75%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.671, 0.494, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.671, 0.494, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.671, 0.494, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDAB7E2B
  • DECIMAL ID11238955
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01