#D0D659

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D0D659?

RGB(208, 214, 89), HSL(62.9, 60.4%, 59.4%), CMYK(2.8%, 0.0%, 58.4%, 16.1%).

Q: Does #D0D659 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.56:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D0D659 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 208, 214, 89, in HSL 62.9°, 60.4%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 0.0%, 58.4%, 16.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 1014 Ivory.

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Color Values

HEX

#D0D659

RGB

208, 214, 89

HSL

62.9, 60.4%, 59.4%

HSV

62.9, 58.4%, 83.9%

CMYK

2.8%, 0.0%, 58.4%, 16.1%

OKLCH

0.8474 0.1474 111.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 1014 Ivory

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.