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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB5805 — Rust
#AB5805 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 30° 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 #AB5805
- fff7f0
- fde0c3
- fcc895
- fab168
- f99a3a
- f8820d
- cf6b06
- a15305
- 743c04
- 462402
- 190d01
Color schemes using #AB5805
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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#AB5805 FAQ
What color is #AB5805?
#AB5805 is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 94% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AB5805?
#AB5805 is rgb(171, 88, 5) in RGB, hsl(30, 94%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 97%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB5805?
White text on this background reaches 5.09:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.13:1.
What colors go well with #AB5805?
Its direct complement is #0559AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #05ADAD and #0505AD gives you contrast without the vibration.