#DFC78B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DFC78B?

RGB(223, 199, 139), HSL(42.9, 56.8%, 71.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 10.8%, 37.7%, 12.5%).

Q: Does #DFC78B meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.66:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Color Values

HEX

#DFC78B

RGB

223, 199, 139

HSL

42.9, 56.8%, 71.0%

HSV

42.9, 37.7%, 87.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.8%, 37.7%, 12.5%

OKLCH

0.836 0.0821 88.7

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.