#CA555F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CA555F?

RGB(202, 85, 95), HSL(354.9, 52.5%, 56.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 57.9%, 53.0%, 20.8%).

Q: Does #CA555F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.22:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#CA555F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 202, 85, 95, in HSL 354.9°, 52.5%, 56.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.9%, 53.0%, 20.8%. The nearest named color is indianred.

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Color Values

HEX

#CA555F

RGB

202, 85, 95

HSL

354.9, 52.5%, 56.3%

HSV

354.9, 57.9%, 79.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.9%, 53.0%, 20.8%

OKLCH

0.602 0.149 17.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: indianred

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.