#C4BEB0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4BEB0?

RGB(196, 190, 176), HSL(42.0, 14.5%, 72.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.1%, 10.2%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C4BEB0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.85:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C4BEB0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 190, 176, in HSL 42.0°, 14.5%, 72.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 3.1%, 10.2%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 7044 Silk Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#C4BEB0

RGB

196, 190, 176

HSL

42.0, 14.5%, 72.9%

HSV

42.0, 10.2%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.1%, 10.2%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.8025 0.0205 87.5

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.