#DEAD8F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DEAD8F?

RGB(222, 173, 143), HSL(22.8, 54.5%, 71.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 22.1%, 35.6%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #DEAD8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.0:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DEAD8F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 173, 143, in HSL 22.8°, 54.5%, 71.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.1%, 35.6%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Tumbleweed.

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Color Values

HEX

#DEAD8F

RGB

222, 173, 143

HSL

22.8, 54.5%, 71.6%

HSV

22.8, 35.6%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.1%, 35.6%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.7849 0.0707 52.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Tumbleweed

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.