#D4C987

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D4C987?

RGB(212, 201, 135), HSL(51.4, 47.2%, 68.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 5.2%, 36.3%, 16.9%).

Q: Does #D4C987 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.68:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D4C987 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 212, 201, 135, in HSL 51.4°, 47.2%, 68.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 5.2%, 36.3%, 16.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 1015 Light Ivory.

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Color Values

HEX

#D4C987

RGB

212, 201, 135

HSL

51.4, 47.2%, 68.0%

HSV

51.4, 36.3%, 83.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.2%, 36.3%, 16.9%

OKLCH

0.8296 0.0862 99.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1015 Light Ivory

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.