#C8BFA3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8BFA3?

RGB(200, 191, 163), HSL(45.4, 25.2%, 71.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.5%, 18.5%, 21.6%).

Q: Does #C8BFA3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.84:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C8BFA3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 200, 191, 163, in HSL 45.4°, 25.2%, 71.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.5%, 18.5%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is cornsilk 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C8BFA3

RGB

200, 191, 163

HSL

45.4, 25.2%, 71.2%

HSV

45.4, 18.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.5%, 18.5%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.8046 0.0394 92.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: cornsilk 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.