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#AB512A color code is #AB512A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ab512a.

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#AB512A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AB512A is 0.1471. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.33:1 against white and 3.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AB512A on white5.33:1AA
The quick brown fox
#AB512A on black3.94:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #AB512A5.33:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #AB512A3.94:1AA Large

#AB512A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AB512A?+
The hex code for #AB512A is #AB512A. In RGB it's rgb(171, 81, 42), and in HSL it's hsl(18, 61%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #AB512A?+
#AB512A in RGB is (171, 81, 42). Written in CSS: rgb(171, 81, 42).
What is the CMYK value of #AB512A?+
#AB512A converts to CMYK(0%, 53%, 75%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AB512A.
Is #ab512a a warm or cool color?+
#AB512A (#AB512A) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 18° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ab512a belong to?+
#AB512A belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 18°, 61%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #ab512a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AB512A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.33:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ab512a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AB512A (#AB512A) is 4608 C Burnt Orange 70s, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AB512A in design

Practical guidance for using #ab512a (#AB512A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #AB512A (#AB512A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #ab512a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AB512A (#AB512A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AB512A flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ab512a can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#AB512A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.