Information about #AB89C2 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AB89C2 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(171, 137, 194) (67.1% red, 53.7% green, 76.1% blue), or CMYK 9 / 22 / 0 / 24 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated violet, #AB89C2 has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from East Side (#AA8CBC). Slightly further away sit African Violet (#B284BE) and Cool Violet (#A189BA).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(171, 137, 194)), which gives #AB89C2 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #AB89C2: 7.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 3.0:1 for white. No one has named #AB89C2 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AB89C2 color variations

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#AB89C2 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 #AB89C2

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

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Cool Violet color link
Cool Violet

#A189BA

Cold Purple color link
Cold Purple

#9D8ABF

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Unicorn color link
Unicorn

#9F90D0

Wonderland color link
Wonderland

#BB97BB

Pale Purple color link
Pale Purple

#B790D4

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

#AB89C2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AB89C2
  • RGB171, 137, 194
  • CMYK9, 22, 0, 24
  • HSL276°, 32%, 65%
  • HSL Precise275.789°, 31.844%, 64.902%
  • HSV276°, 29%, 76%
  • HSB276°, 29%, 76%
  • HEX IDAB89C2
  • DECIMAL ID11241922
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.1%
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