#C7BD8A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C7BD8A?

RGB(199, 189, 138), HSL(50.2, 35.3%, 66.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 5.0%, 30.7%, 22.0%).

Q: Does #C7BD8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.9:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C7BD8A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 199, 189, 138, in HSL 50.2°, 35.3%, 66.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 5.0%, 30.7%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 1001 Beige.

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Color Values

HEX

#C7BD8A

RGB

199, 189, 138

HSL

50.2, 35.3%, 66.1%

HSV

50.2, 30.7%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.0%, 30.7%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.7942 0.0687 98.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1001 Beige

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.