#DE6849

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DE6849?

RGB(222, 104, 73), HSL(12.5, 69.3%, 57.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 53.2%, 67.1%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #DE6849 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.4:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DE6849 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 104, 73, in HSL 12.5°, 69.3%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.2%, 67.1%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is coral 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DE6849

RGB

222, 104, 73

HSL

12.5, 69.3%, 57.8%

HSV

12.5, 67.1%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.2%, 67.1%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6542 0.155 35.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: coral 2

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.