#AB997C Color Information

Hex color code: #AB997C

The hex color #AB997C is a pastel orange with RGB values of (171, 153, 124) and HSL of (37°, 22%, 58%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#AB997C

RGB

171, 153, 124

HSL

37°, 22%, 58%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 27%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AB997C;
background-color: #AB997C;
border-color: #AB997C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AB997C;
border: 2px solid #AB997C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AB997C]
text-[#AB997C]
border-[#AB997C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AB997C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AB997C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AB997C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AB997C; 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 #AB997C; background-color: #AB997C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AB997C20; border-left: 4px solid #AB997C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AB997C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AB997C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

171, 153, 124

Red: 171 / Green: 153 / Blue: 124

HSL

37°, 22%, 58%

Hue: 37° / Saturation: 22% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 27%, 33%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 27% / Key: 33%

What color is #AB997C?

#AB997C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7C8EAB

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AB997C to RGB:

rgb(171, 153, 124)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AB997C to HSL:

hsl(37, 22%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AB997C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 27%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #AB997C has RGB (171, 153, 124) and HSL (37°, 22%, 58%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AB997C is #7C8EAB, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AB827C.

Use #AB997C in CSS: color: #AB997C or background-color: #AB997C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AB997C

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.58:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB997C?

#AB997C is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #AB997C?

#AB997C in RGB is (171, 153, 124) - 171 red, 153 green, and 124 blue.

How to use #AB997C in CSS?

Use #AB997C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AB997C?

#7C8EAB (complementary), #AB827C (analogous), and #867356 (lighter shade) work well with #AB997C.