#DED5BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DED5BD?

RGB(222, 213, 189), HSL(43.6, 33.3%, 80.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.1%, 14.9%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #DED5BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.46:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DED5BD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 222, 213, 189, in HSL 43.6°, 33.3%, 80.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.1%, 14.9%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is lightyellow 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#DED5BD

RGB

222, 213, 189

HSL

43.6, 33.3%, 80.6%

HSV

43.6, 14.9%, 87.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.1%, 14.9%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.8739 0.0337 89.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: lightyellow 3

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.