#C69B89

#C69B89

Color Values

HEX

#C69B89

RGB

198, 155, 137

HSL

17.7, 34.9%, 65.7%

HSV

17.7, 30.8%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.7%, 30.8%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.7246 0.0577 43.8

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #C69B89;
color: #C69B89;
border-color: #C69B89;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 400 #A8A29E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.45:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C69B89?

RGB(198, 155, 137) · HSL(17.7, 34.9%, 65.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 21.7%, 30.8%, 22.4%)

Does #C69B89 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C69B89?

Use 000000 text on a #C69B89 background; contrast on black is 8.45:1.