#A9656B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9656B?

RGB(169, 101, 107), HSL(354.7, 28.3%, 52.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 40.2%, 36.7%, 33.7%).

Q: Does #A9656B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.41:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9656B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 169, 101, 107, in HSL 354.7°, 28.3%, 52.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 40.2%, 36.7%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is lightpink 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9656B

RGB

169, 101, 107

HSL

354.7, 28.3%, 52.9%

HSV

354.7, 40.2%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.2%, 36.7%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5837 0.088 14.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: lightpink 4

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.