#CBCD8E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CBCD8E?

RGB(203, 205, 142), HSL(61.9, 38.7%, 68.0%), CMYK(1.0%, 0.0%, 30.7%, 19.6%).

Q: Does #CBCD8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.66:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#CBCD8E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 203, 205, 142, in HSL 61.9°, 38.7%, 68.0%, and in CMYK 1.0%, 0.0%, 30.7%, 19.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 1000 Green Beige.

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Color Values

HEX

#CBCD8E

RGB

203, 205, 142

HSL

61.9, 38.7%, 68.0%

HSV

61.9, 30.7%, 80.4%

CMYK

1.0%, 0.0%, 30.7%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.8317 0.0825 109.6

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.