#C9B791

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9B791?

RGB(201, 183, 145), HSL(40.7, 34.1%, 67.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 9.0%, 27.9%, 21.2%).

Q: Does #C9B791 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.97:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C9B791 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 201, 183, 145, in HSL 40.7°, 34.1%, 67.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.0%, 27.9%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is wheat 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9B791

RGB

201, 183, 145

HSL

40.7, 34.1%, 67.8%

HSV

40.7, 27.9%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.0%, 27.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.785 0.0552 85.6

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.