#9C8580

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C8580?

RGB(156, 133, 128), HSL(10.7, 12.4%, 55.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 14.7%, 17.9%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #9C8580 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.45:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C8580 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 156, 133, 128, in HSL 10.7°, 12.4%, 55.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 14.7%, 17.9%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is mistyrose 4.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#9C8580

RGB

156, 133, 128

HSL

10.7, 12.4%, 55.7%

HSV

10.7, 17.9%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 14.7%, 17.9%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6363 0.0292 32.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: mistyrose 4

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.