#D6D595

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D6D595?

RGB(214, 213, 149), HSL(59.1, 44.2%, 71.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 0.5%, 30.4%, 16.1%).

Q: Does #D6D595 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.52:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D6D595 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 214, 213, 149, in HSL 59.1°, 44.2%, 71.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 0.5%, 30.4%, 16.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 1015 Light Ivory.

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Color Values

HEX

#D6D595

RGB

214, 213, 149

HSL

59.1, 44.2%, 71.2%

HSV

59.1, 30.4%, 83.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.5%, 30.4%, 16.1%

OKLCH

0.8587 0.0831 107.3

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.