#9E8C64

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E8C64?

RGB(158, 140, 100), HSL(41.4, 23.0%, 50.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 11.4%, 36.7%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #9E8C64 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.29:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9E8C64 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 158, 140, 100, in HSL 41.4°, 23.0%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 11.4%, 36.7%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7034 Yellow Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E8C64

RGB

158, 140, 100

HSL

41.4, 23.0%, 50.6%

HSV

41.4, 36.7%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 11.4%, 36.7%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6462 0.0595 86.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7034 Yellow Grey

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.