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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB495D — Brick Red
#AB495D is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 348° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AB495D
- faf4f6
- ecd3d8
- deb3bb
- d0929e
- c27181
- b45064
- 954051
- 74323f
- 54242d
- 33161c
- 12080a
Color schemes using #AB495D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AB495D FAQ
What color is #AB495D?
#AB495D is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 348 degrees, 40% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB495D?
#AB495D is rgb(171, 73, 93) in RGB, hsl(348, 40%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 46%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB495D?
White text on this background reaches 5.46:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.84:1.
What colors go well with #AB495D?
Its direct complement is #49AB98. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49AB67 and #498EAB gives you contrast without the vibration.