#AB421C Color Information

Hex color code: #AB421C

A striking orange shade, #AB421C appears as (171, 66, 28) in RGB and (16°, 72%, 39%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSienna

HEX

#AB421C

RGB

171, 66, 28

HSL

16°, 72%, 39%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 84%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AB421C;
background-color: #AB421C;
border-color: #AB421C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AB421C;
border: 2px solid #AB421C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AB421C]
text-[#AB421C]
border-[#AB421C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AB421C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AB421C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AB421C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AB421C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AB421C; background-color: #AB421C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AB421C20; border-left: 4px solid #AB421C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AB421C; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AB421C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

171, 66, 28

Red: 171 / Green: 66 / Blue: 28

HSL

16°, 72%, 39%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 84%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 61% / Yellow: 84% / Key: 33%

What color is #AB421C?

#AB421C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1C85AB

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AB421C to RGB:

rgb(171, 66, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AB421C to HSL:

hsl(16, 72%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AB421C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 61%, 84%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching orange tone, #AB421C has RGB (171, 66, 28) and HSL (16°, 72%, 39%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AB421C is #1C85AB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AB1C3D.

Use #AB421C in CSS: color: #AB421C or background-color: #AB421C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AB421C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.53:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB421C?

#AB421C is a eye-catching orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AB421C?

#AB421C in RGB is (171, 66, 28) - 171 red, 66 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #AB421C in CSS?

Use #AB421C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AB421C?

#1C85AB (complementary), #AB1C3D (analogous), and #692911 (lighter shade) work well with #AB421C.