#AB9C75 color
The hex color #AB9C75 is a grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 61.2% green and 45.9% blue (171, 156, 117).
Its hue angle is 43°, with 24% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 32% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Mohalla (#A79B7E), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.74:1).
#AB9C75 color codes
| HEX | #AB9C75 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 156, 117) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 61.2%, 45.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 24%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 32%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 32%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.74, -0.56, 22.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.74, 22.47, 91.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.894, 33.72, 21.655) | |
| Decimal | 11246709 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AB9C75, 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 #AB9C75 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AB9C75 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.74:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #AB9C75 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a59b72Protanopia
no red cones#a99f76Deuteranopia
no green cones#b49692Tritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ab9c75; }
.text { color: #ab9c75; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ab9c75; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 156 117 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ab9c75, #9fab75); }
Similar colors
#a79b7eMohalla#af9968Veranda Gold#9f9978A Frond in Need#b0a676Windy Meadow#bbaa88Bangalore#bbac7dNettle#b1a979Bamboo Forest#af9a7eIncense
Closest common color name: Ecru.
Questions
- What color is #AB9C75?
- #AB9C75 is a grayish orange, closest to the named color Mohalla. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AB9C75?
- The RGB value is 171, 156, 117: 171 red, 156 green and 117 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AB9C75?
- The complementary color is #7584AB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AB9C75?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.74:1 and white text 2.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.