rosybrown 4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B6969?

RGB(139, 105, 105), HSL(0.0, 13.9%, 47.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 24.5%, 24.5%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B6969 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.86:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

#8B6969

X11 color

Rosybrown 4 (#8B6969) is the darkest shade in the X11 Rosy Brown series, a deep, warm mauve-brown that reads as an aged, shadowed version of the lighter variants. Used in shadow mapping, dark skin-tone palettes, and earthy design schemes, it provides depth within the rosy brown family. The darkness and warmth together create a colour that feels both intimate and ancient, evoking shadows on terracotta walls and aged rose petals.

Color Values

HEX

#8B6969

RGB

139, 105, 105

HSL

0.0, 13.9%, 47.8%

HSV

0.0, 24.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.5%, 24.5%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5549 0.0438 18.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: rosybrown 4

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.