#C4A496

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4A496?

RGB(196, 164, 150), HSL(18.3, 28.0%, 67.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 16.3%, 23.5%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C4A496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.31:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C4A496 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 164, 150, in HSL 18.3°, 28.0%, 67.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 16.3%, 23.5%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is peachpuff 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C4A496

RGB

196, 164, 150

HSL

18.3, 28.0%, 67.8%

HSV

18.3, 23.5%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.3%, 23.5%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.7434 0.0428 45.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: peachpuff 3

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.