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Running Number
11,246,771
HEX
#AB9CB3
RGB
171, 156, 179
HSL
279°,13%,66%
HSV
279°,13%,70%
CMYK
4%,13%,0%,30%
Brightness
64%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#AB9CB3 sits at 279° on the color wheel, placing it in the violet family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 13% saturation and 66% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 171, 156, 179 produces a 8.14:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #AB9CB3 is a clear variant of CSS rosy brown — about 42 units away from #BC8F8F. Designers reach for violet hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Button (filled)
Badge
Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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