#B29185

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B29185?

RGB(178, 145, 133), HSL(16.0, 22.6%, 61.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 18.5%, 25.3%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #B29185 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.88:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B29185 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 178, 145, 133, in HSL 16.0°, 22.6%, 61.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 18.5%, 25.3%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Beaver.

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Color Values

HEX

#B29185

RGB

178, 145, 133

HSL

16.0, 22.6%, 61.0%

HSV

16.0, 25.3%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.5%, 25.3%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6838 0.0437 41.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Beaver

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.