#B59C9F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B59C9F?

RGB(181, 156, 159), HSL(352.8, 14.5%, 66.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 13.8%, 12.2%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B59C9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.55:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B59C9F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 181, 156, 159, in HSL 352.8°, 14.5%, 66.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 13.8%, 12.2%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is rosybrown.

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Color Values

HEX

#B59C9F

RGB

181, 156, 159

HSL

352.8, 14.5%, 66.1%

HSV

352.8, 13.8%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 13.8%, 12.2%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.7158 0.0298 9.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: rosybrown

Color Psychology

Light reds and soft scarlets evoke warmth, tenderness, and gentle passion. They carry romantic undertones and are often associated with compassion and affection. Culturally, lighter reds symbolize joy and celebration across many East Asian traditions.

Design Usage

Light reds work well as accent colors in wellness, beauty, and lifestyle brands. They soften the intensity of pure red while retaining its emotional warmth. Use them for call-to-action buttons where urgency should feel inviting rather than aggressive.