#D9DBBC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D9DBBC?

RGB(217, 219, 188), HSL(63.9, 30.1%, 79.8%), CMYK(0.9%, 0.0%, 14.2%, 14.1%).

Q: Does #D9DBBC meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.42:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D9DBBC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 217, 219, 188, in HSL 63.9°, 30.1%, 79.8%, and in CMYK 0.9%, 0.0%, 14.2%, 14.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 1013 Oyster White.

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Color Values

HEX

#D9DBBC

RGB

217, 219, 188

HSL

63.9, 30.1%, 79.8%

HSV

63.9, 14.2%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.9%, 0.0%, 14.2%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.8817 0.0414 110.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 1013 Oyster White

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.