#B3948B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3948B?

RGB(179, 148, 139), HSL(13.5, 20.8%, 62.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 17.3%, 22.3%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #B3948B meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.79:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B3948B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 179, 148, 139, in HSL 13.5°, 20.8%, 62.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 17.3%, 22.3%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is rosybrown.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3948B

RGB

179, 148, 139

HSL

13.5, 20.8%, 62.4%

HSV

13.5, 22.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.3%, 22.3%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6923 0.0397 36.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: rosybrown

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.