#C9988B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9988B?

RGB(201, 152, 139), HSL(12.6, 36.5%, 66.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 24.4%, 30.8%, 21.2%).

Q: Does #C9988B meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.52:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C9988B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 201, 152, 139, in HSL 12.6°, 36.5%, 66.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 24.4%, 30.8%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is rosybrown 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9988B

RGB

201, 152, 139

HSL

12.6, 36.5%, 66.7%

HSV

12.6, 30.8%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.4%, 30.8%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.7225 0.0622 35.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: rosybrown 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.