#856B62

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #856B62?

RGB(133, 107, 98), HSL(15.4, 15.2%, 45.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 19.5%, 26.3%, 47.8%).

Q: Does #856B62 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.91:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#856B62 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 107, 98, in HSL 15.4°, 15.2%, 45.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 19.5%, 26.3%, 47.8%. The nearest named color is rosybrown 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#856B62

RGB

133, 107, 98

HSL

15.4, 15.2%, 45.3%

HSV

15.4, 26.3%, 52.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.5%, 26.3%, 47.8%

OKLCH

0.5505 0.0361 40.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: rosybrown 4

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.