#AB1C1C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AB1C1C?

RGB(171, 28, 28), HSL(0.0, 71.9%, 39.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 83.6%, 83.6%, 32.9%).

Q: Does #AB1C1C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.21:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#AB1C1C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 171, 28, 28, in HSL 0.0°, 71.9%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 83.6%, 83.6%, 32.9%. The nearest named color is firebrick.

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Color Values

HEX

#AB1C1C

RGB

171, 28, 28

HSL

0.0, 71.9%, 39.0%

HSV

0.0, 83.6%, 67.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 83.6%, 83.6%, 32.9%

OKLCH

0.4789 0.1777 27.2

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.