#C6845F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C6845F?

RGB(198, 132, 95), HSL(21.6, 47.5%, 57.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 33.3%, 52.0%, 22.4%).

Q: Does #C6845F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.06:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C6845F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 198, 132, 95, in HSL 21.6°, 47.5%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 33.3%, 52.0%, 22.4%. The nearest named color is lightsalmon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C6845F

RGB

198, 132, 95

HSL

21.6, 47.5%, 57.5%

HSV

21.6, 52.0%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 33.3%, 52.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6724 0.0964 49.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: lightsalmon 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.