#D8D1BC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D8D1BC?

RGB(216, 209, 188), HSL(45.0, 26.4%, 79.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.2%, 13.0%, 15.3%).

Q: Does #D8D1BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.53:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D8D1BC is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 216, 209, 188, in HSL 45.0°, 26.4%, 79.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 3.2%, 13.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is cornsilk 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#D8D1BC

RGB

216, 209, 188

HSL

45.0, 26.4%, 79.2%

HSV

45.0, 13.0%, 84.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.2%, 13.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.8606 0.0294 91.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: cornsilk 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.