#89794E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #89794E?

RGB(137, 121, 78), HSL(43.7, 27.4%, 42.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 11.7%, 43.1%, 46.3%).

Q: Does #89794E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.28:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#89794E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 137, 121, 78, in HSL 43.7°, 27.4%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 11.7%, 43.1%, 46.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 7002 Olive Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#89794E

RGB

137, 121, 78

HSL

43.7, 27.4%, 42.2%

HSV

43.7, 43.1%, 53.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 11.7%, 43.1%, 46.3%

OKLCH

0.5803 0.0632 89.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7002 Olive Grey

Color Psychology

True brown is the color of earth, wood, and leather, symbolizing reliability, endurance, and honest craftsmanship. It is psychologically grounding and creates a sense of security and material substance. Brown conveys authenticity and is often used by brands that emphasize traditional values and natural materials.

Design Usage

Medium brown is effective for coffee brands, furniture companies, and outdoor lifestyle products. It works as a warm neutral in navigation elements, card borders, and section dividers. Brown provides an organic alternative to gray-based design systems, particularly for brands wanting to convey handmade quality.