#A9604C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9604C?

RGB(169, 96, 76), HSL(12.9, 38.0%, 48.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 43.2%, 55.0%, 33.7%).

Q: Does #A9604C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.7:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9604C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 169, 96, 76, in HSL 12.9°, 38.0%, 48.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 43.2%, 55.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is Sepia.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9604C

RGB

169, 96, 76

HSL

12.9, 38.0%, 48.0%

HSV

12.9, 55.0%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 43.2%, 55.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5679 0.1002 36.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Sepia

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.