#C8BC9C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8BC9C?

RGB(200, 188, 156), HSL(43.6, 28.6%, 69.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 6.0%, 22.0%, 21.6%).

Q: Does #C8BC9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#C8BC9C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 200, 188, 156, in HSL 43.6°, 28.6%, 69.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 6.0%, 22.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is wheat 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C8BC9C

RGB

200, 188, 156

HSL

43.6, 28.6%, 69.8%

HSV

43.6, 22.0%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.0%, 22.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.7968 0.0455 89.9

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.