What color is #AB2018?

#AB2018 is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(171, 32, 24), and in HSL hsl(3, 75%, 38%).

Is #AB2018 accessible as text?

On white, #AB2018 has a contrast ratio of 7.12:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.95:1 (fails). For text placed on #AB2018, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AB2018?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-800 (#9F2D00).

What colors go well with #AB2018?

#AB2018 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #18A2AA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AB2018 below.

Is #AB2018 good for buttons?

#AB2018 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #AB2018 — black text only reaches 2.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AB2018 the same as CSS firebrick?

No — #AB2018 is not the CSS named color firebrick, but firebrick (#B22222) is the closest CSS named color.

#AB2018 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AB2018

Not just a swatch — here's how #AB2018 works with other colors. Named schemes with #AB2018 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AB2018 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Firebrick as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AB2018 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

Firebrick anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AB2018 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

Firebrick plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AB2018 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Firebrick sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AB2018 Secondary #A97971 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Firebrick is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Firebrick carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AB2018 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 97/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 33/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 55/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 54/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 91/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 9/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AB2018

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People also use #AB2018 with

Medium Violet Red Ginger Persian Green Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0D0CE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AA5018 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AB2018 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AB2018;
  --color-base-rgb: 171 32 24;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(48.1% 0.176 29.0);
  --color-50: #FEF2F1;
  --color-100: #FBDCDA;
  --color-200: #F5BBB8;
  --color-300: #E88C87;
  --color-400: #D7615B;
  --color-500: #BC3F38;
  --color-600: #903732;
  --color-700: #662C29;
  --color-800: #42201E;
  --color-900: #291514;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  firebrick: {
    50: '#FEF2F1',
    100: '#FBDCDA',
    200: '#F5BBB8',
    300: '#E88C87',
    400: '#D7615B',
    500: '#BC3F38',
    600: '#903732',
    700: '#662C29',
    800: '#42201E',
    900: '#291514',
  },
}

$base: #AB2018;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF2F1;
$base-100: #FBDCDA;
$base-200: #F5BBB8;
$base-300: #E88C87;
$base-400: #D7615B;
$base-500: #BC3F38;
$base-600: #903732;
$base-700: #662C29;
$base-800: #42201E;
$base-900: #291514;
$base-hover: #881913;
$base-subtle: #EBB7B5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AB2018",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDCDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5BBB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E88C87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D7615B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC3F38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903732",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662C29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42201E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291514",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AB2018

Color Lab

Pairs with #AB2018

UI roles & guardrails

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