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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB5D4F — Caramel
#AB5D4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #AB5D4F
- faf5f5
- ebd8d4
- ddbab4
- ce9d94
- bf7f74
- b06254
- 924f43
- 723e34
- 522c26
- 321b17
- 110908
Color schemes using #AB5D4F
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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#AB5D4F FAQ
What color is #AB5D4F?
#AB5D4F is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB5D4F?
#AB5D4F is rgb(171, 93, 79) in RGB, hsl(9, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 54%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB5D4F?
White text on this background reaches 4.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.41:1.
What colors go well with #AB5D4F?
Its direct complement is #4F9DAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4FAB8B and #4F6FAB gives you contrast without the vibration.