#D4D981

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D4D981?

RGB(212, 217, 129), HSL(63.4, 53.7%, 67.8%), CMYK(2.3%, 0.0%, 40.6%, 14.9%).

Q: Does #D4D981 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.5:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D4D981 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 212, 217, 129, in HSL 63.4°, 53.7%, 67.8%, and in CMYK 2.3%, 0.0%, 40.6%, 14.9%. The nearest named color is khaki 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#D4D981

RGB

212, 217, 129

HSL

63.4, 53.7%, 67.8%

HSV

63.4, 40.6%, 85.1%

CMYK

2.3%, 0.0%, 40.6%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.8621 0.1113 111.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: khaki 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.