#99565E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #99565E?

RGB(153, 86, 94), HSL(352.8, 28.0%, 46.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 43.8%, 38.6%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #99565E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.46:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#99565E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 153, 86, 94, in HSL 352.8°, 28.0%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 43.8%, 38.6%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is palevioletred 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#99565E

RGB

153, 86, 94

HSL

352.8, 28.0%, 46.9%

HSV

352.8, 43.8%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 43.8%, 38.6%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5332 0.0889 12.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: palevioletred 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.