#E99279

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E99279?

RGB(233, 146, 121), HSL(13.4, 71.8%, 69.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 37.3%, 48.1%, 8.6%).

Q: Does #E99279 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.37:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E99279 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 233, 146, 121, in HSL 13.4°, 71.8%, 69.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 37.3%, 48.1%, 8.6%. The nearest named color is darksalmon.

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Color Values

HEX

#E99279

RGB

233, 146, 121

HSL

13.4, 71.8%, 69.4%

HSV

13.4, 48.1%, 91.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.3%, 48.1%, 8.6%

OKLCH

0.7436 0.1119 36.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: darksalmon

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.