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#AB9BB6

#AB9BB6
Conversions
HEX#AB9BB6
RGBrgb(171, 155, 182)
HSLhsl(276, 16%, 66%)
HSVhsv(276, 15%, 71%)
CMYKcmyk(6%, 15%, 0%, 29%)
Copy CSS
color: #ab9bb6; /* rgb */ color: rgb(171, 155, 182); /* hsl */ color: hsl(276, 16%, 66%);
Contrast
On white2.59 : 1
On ink black7.38 : 1

About #AB9BB6

#AB9BB6 is the hex color #AB9BB6, which translates to rgb(171, 155, 182) in RGB and hsl(276, 16%, 66%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 276 degrees, with a saturation of 16 percent and a lightness of 66 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a light shade.

Using #AB9BB6 in a design

Text placed directly on #AB9BB6 is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #AB9BB6

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #AB9BB6 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #AB9BB6

  • HEX: #AB9BB6
  • RGB: rgb(171, 155, 182)
  • HSL: hsl(276, 16%, 66%)
  • HSV: hsv(276, 15%, 71%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(6%, 15%, 0%, 29%)

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