#AB887C Color Information

Hex color code: #AB887C

A subtle orange shade, #AB887C appears as (171, 136, 124) in RGB and (15°, 22%, 58%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#AB887C
RGB
171, 136, 124
HSL
15°, 22%, 58%
CMYK
0%, 20%, 27%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AB887C;
background-color: #AB887C;
border-color: #AB887C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AB887C;
border: 2px solid #AB887C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AB887C]
text-[#AB887C]
border-[#AB887C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AB887C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AB887C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AB887C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AB887C; color: #000000; }

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 #AB887C; background-color: #AB887C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AB887C20; border-left: 4px solid #AB887C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AB887C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AB887C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

171, 136, 124

Red: 171 / Green: 136 / Blue: 124

HSL

15°, 22%, 58%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 22% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 27%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 27% / Key: 33%

What color is #AB887C?

#AB887C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AB887C to RGB:

rgb(171, 136, 124)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AB887C to HSL:

hsl(15, 22%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AB887C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 27%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AB887C is a soft orange color with RGB values of 171, 136, 124 and HSL of 15°, 22%, 58%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AB887C is #7CA0AB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AB7C88.

Use #AB887C in CSS: color: #AB887C or background-color: #AB887C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AB887C

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.54:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB887C?

#AB887C is a soft orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AB887C?

#AB887C in RGB is (171, 136, 124) - 171 red, 136 green, and 124 blue.

How to use #AB887C in CSS?

Use #AB887C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AB887C?

#7CA0AB (complementary), #AB7C88 (analogous), and #866256 (lighter shade) work well with #AB887C.