#AB1219

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AB1219?

RGB(171, 18, 25), HSL(357.3, 81.0%, 37.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 89.5%, 85.4%, 32.9%).

Q: Does #AB1219 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.41:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#AB1219 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 171, 18, 25, in HSL 357.3°, 81.0%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 89.5%, 85.4%, 32.9%. The nearest named color is firebrick.

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Color Values

HEX

#AB1219

RGB

171, 18, 25

HSL

357.3, 81.0%, 37.1%

HSV

357.3, 89.5%, 67.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.5%, 85.4%, 32.9%

OKLCH

0.4731 0.1832 26.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: firebrick

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.