Cognac

Q: How do I use #AB4121 in CSS?

You can use #AB4121 in CSS with: background-color: #AB4121; or color: #AB4121; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 65, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 62%, 81%, 33%.

#AB4121

Cognac is a warm medium color with the hex code #AB4121. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 171, 65, 33 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 62%, 81%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cognac color values

HEX: #AB4121
RGB: 171, 65, 33
HSL: 14°, 68%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 62, 81, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cognac sits at 14° on the color wheel with 68% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At 68% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Cognac is rendered as rgb(171, 65, 33), where the red channel dominates at 171, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Cognac translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 62M 81Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cognac

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AB4121;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 65, 33;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AB4121',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 62%
Y: 81%
K: 33%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(171, 65, 33)
rgba(171, 65, 33, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 14° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AB4121?

#AB4121 is Cognac, a warm medium color with RGB values of 171, 65, 33. It has a hue of 14°, 68% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AB4121?

The RGB color code for #AB4121 is rgb(171, 65, 33). This means it contains 171 red, 65 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cognac a warm or cool color?

Cognac (#AB4121) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AB4121 in CSS?

You can use #AB4121 in CSS with: background-color: #AB4121; or color: #AB4121; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 65, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 62%, 81%, 33%.