#C9BA8A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9BA8A?

RGB(201, 186, 138), HSL(45.7, 36.8%, 66.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 7.5%, 31.3%, 21.2%).

Q: Does #C9BA8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.93:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C9BA8A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 201, 186, 138, in HSL 45.7°, 36.8%, 66.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 7.5%, 31.3%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 1001 Beige.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9BA8A

RGB

201, 186, 138

HSL

45.7, 36.8%, 66.5%

HSV

45.7, 31.3%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.5%, 31.3%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.7897 0.0661 92.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1001 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.