Information about #AB8473 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AB8473 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(171, 132, 115) (67.1% red, 51.8% green, 45.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 22 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #AB8473 reads as a mildly saturated warm orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Mongoose (#A58B6F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Vermilion (#A8887D) and Triple Sandcastle (#A38A6D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 132, 115)), which gives #AB8473 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#AB8473 color variations

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#AB8473 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 #AB8473

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

Mongoose color link
Mongoose

#A58B6F

Pharlap color link
Pharlap

#A3807B

Autumn Beige color link
Autumn Beige

#AF8D7A

Light Taupe color link
Light Taupe

#B38B6D

Sandal color link
Sandal

#A3876A

Grayish Red color link
Grayish Red

#A87D7D

Beaver color link
Beaver

#9F8170

Backcountry color link
Backcountry

#AB8E6B

Brandy Rose color link
Brandy Rose

#B6857A

#AB8473 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB8473
  • RGB171, 132, 115
  • CMYK0, 15, 22, 33
  • HSL18°, 25%, 56%
  • HSL Precise18.214°, 25%, 56.078%
  • HSV18°, 33%, 67%
  • HSB18°, 33%, 67%
  • HEX IDAB8473
  • DECIMAL ID11240563
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.1%
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