#DCD39E

#DCD39E

Color Values

HEX

#DCD39E

RGB

220, 211, 158

HSL

51.3, 47.0%, 74.1%

HSV

51.3, 28.2%, 86.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.1%, 28.2%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.8613 0.07 99.6

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #DCD39E;
color: #DCD39E;
border-color: #DCD39E;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 100 #FEF3C7

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

13.85:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DCD39E?

RGB(220, 211, 158) · HSL(51.3, 47.0%, 74.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 4.1%, 28.2%, 13.7%)

Does #DCD39E meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #DCD39E?

Use 000000 text on a #DCD39E background; contrast on black is 13.85:1.