#A39C8D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A39C8D?

RGB(163, 156, 141), HSL(40.9, 10.7%, 59.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.3%, 13.5%, 36.1%).

Q: Does #A39C8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.73:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A39C8D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 163, 156, 141, in HSL 40.9°, 10.7%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.3%, 13.5%, 36.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 7004 Signal Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#A39C8D

RGB

163, 156, 141

HSL

40.9, 10.7%, 59.6%

HSV

40.9, 13.5%, 63.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.3%, 13.5%, 36.1%

OKLCH

0.6944 0.0229 86.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7004 Signal 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.