#E9DFAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E9DFAD?

RGB(233, 223, 173), HSL(50.0, 57.7%, 79.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.3%, 25.8%, 8.6%).

Q: Does #E9DFAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.34:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#E9DFAD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 233, 223, 173, in HSL 50.0°, 57.7%, 79.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.3%, 25.8%, 8.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-Y10R Cream.

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Color Values

HEX

#E9DFAD

RGB

233, 223, 173

HSL

50.0, 57.7%, 79.6%

HSV

50.0, 25.8%, 91.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.3%, 25.8%, 8.6%

OKLCH

0.8994 0.066 98.1

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.