#C74C05

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C74C05?

RGB(199, 76, 5), HSL(22.0, 95.1%, 40.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 61.8%, 97.5%, 22.0%).

Q: Does #C74C05 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.7:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C74C05 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 199, 76, 5, in HSL 22.0°, 95.1%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.8%, 97.5%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1070-Y80R Orange.

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Color Values

HEX

#C74C05

RGB

199, 76, 5

HSL

22.0, 95.1%, 40.0%

HSV

22.0, 97.5%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.8%, 97.5%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.575 0.1704 42.3

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: NCS S 1070-Y80R Orange

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.