RAL 1001 Beige

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C2B078?

RGB(194, 176, 120), HSL(45.4, 37.8%, 61.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 9.3%, 38.1%, 23.9%).

Q: Does #C2B078 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.15:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#C2B078

RAL color

RAL 1001 Beige (#C2B078) is a warm, standard beige in the RAL Classic system — a versatile mid-tone brown-yellow used in European architectural paint and industrial product specifications. This classic beige tone appears on countless facades, appliances, and commercial fittings across Europe where RAL is the universal color communication standard.

Color Values

HEX

#C2B078

RGB

194, 176, 120

HSL

45.4, 37.8%, 61.6%

HSV

45.4, 38.1%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.3%, 38.1%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.7594 0.0768 92.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1001 Beige

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.