#E8DCAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E8DCAD?

RGB(232, 220, 173), HSL(47.8, 56.2%, 79.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 5.2%, 25.4%, 9.0%).

Q: Does #E8DCAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.38:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E8DCAD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 232, 220, 173, in HSL 47.8°, 56.2%, 79.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 5.2%, 25.4%, 9.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-Y10R Cream.

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Color Values

HEX

#E8DCAD

RGB

232, 220, 173

HSL

47.8, 56.2%, 79.4%

HSV

47.8, 25.4%, 91.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.2%, 25.4%, 9.0%

OKLCH

0.8926 0.0628 95.4

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.