#C8D09A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8D09A?

RGB(200, 208, 154), HSL(68.9, 36.5%, 71.0%), CMYK(3.8%, 0.0%, 26.0%, 18.4%).

Q: Does #C8D09A meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.62:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C8D09A is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 200, 208, 154, in HSL 68.9°, 36.5%, 71.0%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 0.0%, 26.0%, 18.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 1000 Green Beige.

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Color Values

HEX

#C8D09A

RGB

200, 208, 154

HSL

68.9, 36.5%, 71.0%

HSV

68.9, 26.0%, 81.6%

CMYK

3.8%, 0.0%, 26.0%, 18.4%

OKLCH

0.838 0.0722 114.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 1000 Green 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.