#C16101

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C16101?

RGB(193, 97, 1), HSL(30.0, 99.0%, 38.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 49.7%, 99.5%, 24.3%).

Q: Does #C16101 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.22:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C16101 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 193, 97, 1, in HSL 30.0°, 99.0%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.7%, 99.5%, 24.3%. The nearest named color is darkorange 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C16101

RGB

193, 97, 1

HSL

30.0, 99.0%, 38.0%

HSV

30.0, 99.5%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.7%, 99.5%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.5963 0.1494 53.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: darkorange 3

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.