#DFC887

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DFC887?

RGB(223, 200, 135), HSL(44.3, 57.9%, 70.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 10.3%, 39.5%, 12.5%).

Q: Does #DFC887 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.65:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Color Values

HEX

#DFC887

RGB

223, 200, 135

HSL

44.3, 57.9%, 70.2%

HSV

44.3, 39.5%, 87.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.3%, 39.5%, 12.5%

OKLCH

0.8373 0.0873 90.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1015 Light Ivory

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.