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HEX AB2C48 - #AB2C48, RGB(171,44,72) Color


Color Name: Deep Carmine*
Hex Color Code: #AB2C48
RGB Color Code: RGB(171, 44, 72)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 74.3%, 57.9%, 32.9%



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What color is AB2C48?

The RGB color code for color number #AB2C48 is RGB(171, 44, 72). In the RGB color model, #AB2C48 has a red value of 171, a green value of 44, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 74.3% magenta, 57.9% yellow, and 32.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 346.8° (degrees), 59.1 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #AB2C48 has a hue of 346.8° (degrees), 74.3 % saturation and 67.1 % brightness/value.



Color AB2C48 is cool or warm?

Color AB2C48 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #AB2C48? (For interior and product design)

AB2C48 has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#AB2C48

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Compare LRV 11 of #AB2C48 with dark and light Color




Is #AB2C48 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color AB2C48 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #AB2C48 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(171, 44, 72)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Green
44 (17.3%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
74.27%
Yellow
57.89%
Key
32.94%

HSL

HSL(346.77deg, 59.1 %, 42.2 %)

Hue
346.77°
Saturation
59.07 %.
Lightness
42.16 %.

RYB

RYB(164, 82, 94)
Red
164 (64.2%)
Yellow
82 (32.0%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
346.77°
Saturation
74.27 %.
Brightness / Value
67.06 %.

HWB

H: 346.77°

W: 17.25 %

B: 32.94 %

XYZ

X : 18.86

Y : 10.93

Z : 7.25

YXY

Y1 : 10.93

X : 0.51

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 32.94%

M : 82.75%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 10.9 %

Munsell Color System

3R 3.8/11.4

CIE-Lab

L : 39.46

A : 52.62

B : 14.57

CIE-Lch

L : 39.46

C : 54.6

H : 15.48

CIE-Luv

L : 39.46

U : 87.79

V : 6.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.06

A : 44.02

B : 10.14






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #AB2C48

Here are the colors similar to AB2C48. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#A9203E
Deep Carmine
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#AB274F
Amaranth Purple
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#9C2542
Big Dip O'Ruby
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#C30B4E
Pictorial Carmine
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to AB2C48.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to AB2C48.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to AB2C48.

#BC204B
PANTONE 7636 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B72D54
PANTONE 10171 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#9B2743
PANTONE 194 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#A4123F
PANTONE 7426 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to AB2C48.

#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to AB2C48.

#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #AB2C48

Here are the paint colors similar to AB2C48. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color AB2C48 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #AB2C48 to Valspar

#A53143
Mad About You (P003)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#AD273F
Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#9C2E50
Jam Jar (M221)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color AB2C48 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #AB2C48 to Benjamin Moore

#AD364E
Fuchsine (1343)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#9D3448
Roseate (2078-10)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#AA253C
Candy Cane Red (2079-10)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#9F233D
Cherry Burst (CSP-1200)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color AB2C48 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #AB2C48 to Sherwin Williams

#A42E41
Radish (SW 6861)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#A53A4E
Valentine (SW 6587)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#AB3C51
Cherries Jubilee (SW 6862)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#99324E
Cerise (SW 6580)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color AB2C48 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #AB2C48 to Dunn-Edwards

#9F2D47
Crimson Strawberry (DEA 102)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#AA3646
Roses are Red (DET 428)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#9E3641
Vintage Red (DET 427)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#A54049
Floriography (DET 410)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color AB2C48 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #AB2C48 to PPG Paints

#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#943E4D
Madeira Red (PPG13-11)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#AC3E5F
Heart's Desire (PPG1183-7)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color AB2C48 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #AB2C48 to Farrow & Ball

#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#8B4D4F
Eating Room Red (43)
ΔE - 9.59 (90.4% similar)
#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 9.83 (90.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color AB2C48 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #AB2C48 to Behr

#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#974352
French Rose (HDC-CL-04)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#A14D52
Powder Room (PPU1-07)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#AB2C48 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



AB2C48
Deep Carmine*

2CAB8F
Jungle Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #AB2C48?

Color that best contrast with #AB2C48 is #2CAB8F, color name is Jungle Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #AB2C48?

Complementary or Opposite color for #AB2C48 is #2CAB8F, color name is Jungle Green*.





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