#ABC31E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ABC31E?

RGB(171, 195, 30), HSL(68.7, 73.3%, 44.1%), CMYK(12.3%, 0.0%, 84.6%, 23.5%).

Q: Does #ABC31E meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.99:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ABC31E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 171, 195, 30, in HSL 68.7°, 73.3%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 12.3%, 0.0%, 84.6%, 23.5%. The nearest named color is yellowgreen.

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Color Values

HEX

#ABC31E

RGB

171, 195, 30

HSL

68.7, 73.3%, 44.1%

HSV

68.7, 84.6%, 76.5%

CMYK

12.3%, 0.0%, 84.6%, 23.5%

OKLCH

0.7725 0.1737 118.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: yellowgreen

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.