#BFBEA8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BFBEA8?

RGB(191, 190, 168), HSL(57.4, 15.2%, 70.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 0.5%, 12.0%, 25.1%).

Q: Does #BFBEA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.88:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BFBEA8 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 191, 190, 168, in HSL 57.4°, 15.2%, 70.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 0.5%, 12.0%, 25.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 7044 Silk Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#BFBEA8

RGB

191, 190, 168

HSL

57.4, 15.2%, 70.4%

HSV

57.4, 12.0%, 74.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.5%, 12.0%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.7963 0.0302 104.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7044 Silk Grey

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.