NCS S 1060-Y60R Amber

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D98C30?

RGB(217, 140, 48), HSL(32.7, 69.0%, 52.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 35.5%, 77.9%, 14.9%).

Q: Does #D98C30 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.71:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#D98C30

NCS color

NCS S 1060-Y60R (#D98C30) is a vivid NCS amber — a yellow with strong red shift at high chromaticness and moderate depth, landing as a rich, warm orange-gold. Amber conveys autumn harvests, honey, and aged spirits; it's used in craft beer packaging, honey-product branding, and autumnal fashion collections for its warm richness.

Color Values

HEX

#D98C30

RGB

217, 140, 48

HSL

32.7, 69.0%, 52.0%

HSV

32.7, 77.9%, 85.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.5%, 77.9%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.7042 0.1384 66.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 1060-Y60R Amber

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.