#DDE192

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DDE192?

RGB(221, 225, 146), HSL(63.0, 56.8%, 72.7%), CMYK(1.8%, 0.0%, 35.1%, 11.8%).

Q: Does #DDE192 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.38:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DDE192 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 221, 225, 146, in HSL 63.0°, 56.8%, 72.7%, and in CMYK 1.8%, 0.0%, 35.1%, 11.8%. The nearest named color is Green Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#DDE192

RGB

221, 225, 146

HSL

63.0, 56.8%, 72.7%

HSV

63.0, 35.1%, 88.2%

CMYK

1.8%, 0.0%, 35.1%, 11.8%

OKLCH

0.8887 0.1007 110.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Green Yellow

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.