#AB8699 color
The hex color #AB8699 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 52.5% green and 60% blue (171, 134, 153).
Its hue angle is 329°, with 18% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 11% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.6:1).
#AB8699 color codes
| HEX | #AB8699 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 134, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 52.5%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 18%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(329, 22%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 11%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.9, 17.29, -4.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.9, 17.91, 344.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.069, 28.009, 33.9) | |
| Decimal | 11241113 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AB8699, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AB8699 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #AB8699 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AB8699 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#888d9aProtanopia
no red cones#919298Deuteranopia
no green cones#b0868cTritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ab8699; }
.text { color: #ab8699; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ab8699; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 134 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ab8699, #ab8687); }
Similar colors
#af8ba8Voila!#b68692Punched Pink#bb99aaClassy Mauve#967d96Amorous#b090b2Metal Petal#bf91b2Mauve Magic#c88ca4Pinch Me#91788cMuted Berry
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #AB8699?
- #AB8699 is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AB8699?
- The RGB value is 171, 134, 153: 171 red, 134 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AB8699?
- The complementary color is #86AB98, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AB8699?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.6:1 and white text 3.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.