#ABB70C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ABB70C?

RGB(171, 183, 12), HSL(64.2, 87.7%, 38.2%), CMYK(6.6%, 0.0%, 93.4%, 28.2%).

Q: Does #ABB70C meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ABB70C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 171, 183, 12, in HSL 64.2°, 87.7%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 6.6%, 0.0%, 93.4%, 28.2%. The nearest named color is yellow 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#ABB70C

RGB

171, 183, 12

HSL

64.2, 87.7%, 38.2%

HSV

64.2, 93.4%, 71.8%

CMYK

6.6%, 0.0%, 93.4%, 28.2%

OKLCH

0.7447 0.1659 114.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: yellow 3

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.