#E3D8AC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E3D8AC?

RGB(227, 216, 172), HSL(48.0, 49.5%, 78.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.8%, 24.2%, 11.0%).

Q: Does #E3D8AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.43:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E3D8AC is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 227, 216, 172, in HSL 48.0°, 49.5%, 78.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.8%, 24.2%, 11.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-Y10R Cream.

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Color Values

HEX

#E3D8AC

RGB

227, 216, 172

HSL

48.0, 49.5%, 78.2%

HSV

48.0, 24.2%, 89.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.8%, 24.2%, 11.0%

OKLCH

0.8801 0.0591 95.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0520-Y10R Cream

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.