#E6F169

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E6F169?

RGB(230, 241, 105), HSL(64.9, 82.9%, 67.8%), CMYK(4.6%, 0.0%, 56.4%, 5.5%).

Q: Does #E6F169 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.22:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E6F169 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 230, 241, 105, in HSL 64.9°, 82.9%, 67.8%, and in CMYK 4.6%, 0.0%, 56.4%, 5.5%. The nearest named color is Unmellow Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#E6F169

RGB

230, 241, 105

HSL

64.9, 82.9%, 67.8%

HSV

64.9, 56.4%, 94.5%

CMYK

4.6%, 0.0%, 56.4%, 5.5%

OKLCH

0.9238 0.1591 113.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Unmellow Yellow

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.