#C7BD8E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C7BD8E?

RGB(199, 189, 142), HSL(49.5, 33.7%, 66.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 5.0%, 28.6%, 22.0%).

Q: Does #C7BD8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.89:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C7BD8E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 199, 189, 142, in HSL 49.5°, 33.7%, 66.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 5.0%, 28.6%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is wheat 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C7BD8E

RGB

199, 189, 142

HSL

49.5, 33.7%, 66.9%

HSV

49.5, 28.6%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.0%, 28.6%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.795 0.0637 97.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: wheat 3

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.