#9C2B11

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2B11?

RGB(156, 43, 17), HSL(11.2, 80.3%, 33.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 72.4%, 89.1%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #9C2B11 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.59:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#9C2B11 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 43, 17, in HSL 11.2°, 80.3%, 33.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.4%, 89.1%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 3013 Tomato Red.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C2B11

RGB

156, 43, 17

HSL

11.2, 80.3%, 33.9%

HSV

11.2, 89.1%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.4%, 89.1%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4628 0.1532 33.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 3013 Tomato Red

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.