#90552E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #90552E?

RGB(144, 85, 46), HSL(23.9, 51.6%, 37.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 41.0%, 68.1%, 43.5%).

Q: Does #90552E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.96:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#90552E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 144, 85, 46, in HSL 23.9°, 51.6%, 37.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 41.0%, 68.1%, 43.5%. The nearest named color is tan 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#90552E

RGB

144, 85, 46

HSL

23.9, 51.6%, 37.3%

HSV

23.9, 68.1%, 56.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.0%, 68.1%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.5094 0.0949 52.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: tan 4

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.