#999256

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #999256?

RGB(153, 146, 86), HSL(53.7, 28.0%, 46.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.6%, 43.8%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #999256 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.18:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#999256 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 146, 86, in HSL 53.7°, 28.0%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.6%, 43.8%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is khaki 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#999256

RGB

153, 146, 86

HSL

53.7, 28.0%, 46.9%

HSV

53.7, 43.8%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.6%, 43.8%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.652 0.081 102.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: khaki 4

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.