#DBCD94

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DBCD94?

RGB(219, 205, 148), HSL(48.2, 49.7%, 72.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 6.4%, 32.4%, 14.1%).

Q: Does #DBCD94 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.59:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DBCD94 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 219, 205, 148, in HSL 48.2°, 49.7%, 72.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 6.4%, 32.4%, 14.1%. The nearest named color is Maize.

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Color Values

HEX

#DBCD94

RGB

219, 205, 148

HSL

48.2, 49.7%, 72.0%

HSV

48.2, 32.4%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.4%, 32.4%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.8462 0.0758 96.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Maize

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.