#D9A35D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D9A35D?

RGB(217, 163, 93), HSL(33.9, 62.0%, 60.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 24.9%, 57.1%, 14.9%).

Q: Does #D9A35D meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.25:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D9A35D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 217, 163, 93, in HSL 33.9°, 62.0%, 60.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 24.9%, 57.1%, 14.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-Y40R Peach.

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Color Values

HEX

#D9A35D

RGB

217, 163, 93

HSL

33.9, 62.0%, 60.8%

HSV

33.9, 57.1%, 85.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.9%, 57.1%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.7519 0.1084 72.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-Y40R Peach

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.