#E79B6F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E79B6F?

RGB(231, 155, 111), HSL(22.0, 71.4%, 67.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 32.9%, 51.9%, 9.4%).

Q: Does #E79B6F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#E79B6F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 231, 155, 111, in HSL 22.0°, 71.4%, 67.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 32.9%, 51.9%, 9.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0540-Y70R Coral Light.

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Color Values

HEX

#E79B6F

RGB

231, 155, 111

HSL

22.0, 71.4%, 67.1%

HSV

22.0, 51.9%, 90.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.9%, 51.9%, 9.4%

OKLCH

0.7553 0.1086 50.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0540-Y70R Coral Light

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.