#DC9C6C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC9C6C?

RGB(220, 156, 108), HSL(25.7, 61.5%, 64.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 29.1%, 50.9%, 13.7%).

Q: Does #DC9C6C meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.33:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DC9C6C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 156, 108, in HSL 25.7°, 61.5%, 64.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 29.1%, 50.9%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0540-Y70R Coral Light.

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Color Values

HEX

#DC9C6C

RGB

220, 156, 108

HSL

25.7, 61.5%, 64.3%

HSV

25.7, 50.9%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.1%, 50.9%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.7442 0.0996 57.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0540-Y70R Coral Light

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.