#E3CB8C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E3CB8C?

RGB(227, 203, 140), HSL(43.4, 60.8%, 72.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 10.6%, 38.3%, 11.0%).

Q: Does #E3CB8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.59:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E3CB8C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 227, 203, 140, in HSL 43.4°, 60.8%, 72.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 10.6%, 38.3%, 11.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 1015 Light Ivory.

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Color Values

HEX

#E3CB8C

RGB

227, 203, 140

HSL

43.4, 60.8%, 72.0%

HSV

43.4, 38.3%, 89.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.6%, 38.3%, 11.0%

OKLCH

0.8478 0.0853 89.5

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.