#B1704E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B1704E?

RGB(177, 112, 78), HSL(20.6, 38.8%, 50.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 36.7%, 55.9%, 30.6%).

Q: Does #B1704E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.96:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B1704E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 177, 112, 78, in HSL 20.6°, 38.8%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.7%, 55.9%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is Sepia.

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Color Values

HEX

#B1704E

RGB

177, 112, 78

HSL

20.6, 38.8%, 50.0%

HSV

20.6, 55.9%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.7%, 55.9%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6072 0.0957 47.9

Properties

Warm Light 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.