#DC9E79

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC9E79?

RGB(220, 158, 121), HSL(22.4, 58.6%, 66.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 28.2%, 45.0%, 13.7%).

Q: Does #DC9E79 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.28:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DC9E79 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 220, 158, 121, in HSL 22.4°, 58.6%, 66.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.2%, 45.0%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is Antique Brass.

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Color Values

HEX

#DC9E79

RGB

220, 158, 121

HSL

22.4, 58.6%, 66.9%

HSV

22.4, 45.0%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.2%, 45.0%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.7502 0.0898 51.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Antique Brass

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.