#D9B868

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D9B868?

RGB(217, 184, 104), HSL(42.5, 59.8%, 62.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 15.2%, 52.1%, 14.9%).

Q: Does #D9B868 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.91:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D9B868 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 217, 184, 104, in HSL 42.5°, 59.8%, 62.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 15.2%, 52.1%, 14.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-Y30R Apricot.

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Color Values

HEX

#D9B868

RGB

217, 184, 104

HSL

42.5, 59.8%, 62.9%

HSV

42.5, 52.1%, 85.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 15.2%, 52.1%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.7947 0.1064 87.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-Y30R Apricot

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.