Information about #AB262B color

#AB262B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AB262B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(171, 38, 43) (67.1% red, 14.9% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 52 / 50 / 33 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AB262B presents itself as a strongly colored earthy red — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Upsdell Red (#AE2029). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Auburn (#A52A2A) and Rambutan Red (#A72127).

In RGB terms — rgb(171, 38, 43) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AB262B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. No one has named #AB262B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AB262B color variations

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

#AB262B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#D3393E

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#DE6A6E

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#F4CDCE

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White

#FFFFFF

#AB262B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#AB262B

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#891E21

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#661619

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#440F10

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#220708

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Black

#000000

#AB262B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#A53538

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#9D4648

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#94585A

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#8A6B6C

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Grey

#808080

#AB262B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#95AB25

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#AB8C25

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#AB5625

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#AB255F

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#AB2595

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#8C25AB

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#AB262B 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
#AB262B
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#26ABA7
#26ABA7

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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
#AB262B
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#266DAB
#266DAB

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#26AB64
#26AB64

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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
#AB6426
#AB6426

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#AB262B
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#AB266D
#AB266D

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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
#AB262B
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#2AAB26
#2AAB26

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#262AAB
#262AAB

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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
#AB262B
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#ABA726
#ABA726

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#26ABA7
#26ABA7

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#262AAB
#262AAB

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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
#AB262B
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#6DAB26
#6DAB26

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#26ABA7
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#6426AB
#6426AB

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Nearest named colors to #AB262B

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

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Aesthetic Red color link
Aesthetic Red

#B22B27

Hot Spot color link
Hot Spot

#B22833

Netherlands Red color link
Netherlands Red

#AE1C28

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Old Glory Red color link
Old Glory Red

#B22234

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

#AB262B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB262B
  • RGB171, 38, 43
  • CMYK0, 52, 50, 33
  • HSL358°, 64%, 41%
  • HSL Precise357.744°, 63.636%, 40.98%
  • HSV358°, 78%, 67%
  • HSB358°, 78%, 67%
  • HEX IDAB262B
  • DECIMAL ID11216427
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
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