RAL 1002 Sand Yellow

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C6A664?

RGB(198, 166, 100), HSL(40.4, 46.2%, 58.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 16.2%, 49.5%, 22.4%).

Q: Does #C6A664 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.32:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#C6A664

RAL color

RAL 1002 Sand Yellow (#C6A664) is a warm, golden sandy tone from the RAL Classic system — a muted yellow-brown evoking dry sand dunes and sandstone. This naturalistic yellow-beige appears in European building facades, outdoor furniture, and architectural elements where a warm, earthen sandy color is specified with precision.

Color Values

HEX

#C6A664

RGB

198, 166, 100

HSL

40.4, 46.2%, 58.4%

HSV

40.4, 49.5%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.2%, 49.5%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.7393 0.0927 84.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1002 Sand Yellow

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.