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#AB6978 color code is #AB6978. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ab6978.

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#AB6978 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AB6978 is 0.2012. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.18:1 against white and 5.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AB6978 on white4.18:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#AB6978 on black5.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #AB69784.18:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #AB69785.02:1AA

#AB6978 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AB6978?+
The hex code for #AB6978 is #AB6978. In RGB it's rgb(171, 105, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(346, 28%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #AB6978?+
#AB6978 in RGB is (171, 105, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(171, 105, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #AB6978?+
#AB6978 converts to CMYK(0%, 39%, 30%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AB6978.
Is #ab6978 a warm or cool color?+
#AB6978 (#AB6978) is a warm red — its hue sits at 346° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ab6978 belong to?+
#AB6978 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 346°, 28%, 54% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #ab6978 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AB6978 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.18:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ab6978?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AB6978 (#AB6978) is 7432 C Mulberry Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AB6978 in design

Practical guidance for using #ab6978 (#AB6978) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AB6978 (#AB6978) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AB6978 (#AB6978) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#AB6978 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 — #ab6978 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

#AB6978 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.