#A1492B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A1492B?

RGB(161, 73, 43), HSL(15.3, 57.8%, 40.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 54.7%, 73.3%, 36.9%).

Q: Does #A1492B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.99:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A1492B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 161, 73, 43, in HSL 15.3°, 57.8%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 54.7%, 73.3%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is sienna.

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Color Values

HEX

#A1492B

RGB

161, 73, 43

HSL

15.3, 57.8%, 40.0%

HSV

15.3, 73.3%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.7%, 73.3%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.5132 0.1249 39.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: sienna

Color Psychology

True brown is the color of earth, wood, and leather, symbolizing reliability, endurance, and honest craftsmanship. It is psychologically grounding and creates a sense of security and material substance. Brown conveys authenticity and is often used by brands that emphasize traditional values and natural materials.

Design Usage

Medium brown is effective for coffee brands, furniture companies, and outdoor lifestyle products. It works as a warm neutral in navigation elements, card borders, and section dividers. Brown provides an organic alternative to gray-based design systems, particularly for brands wanting to convey handmade quality.