#EAD96C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EAD96C?

RGB(234, 217, 108), HSL(51.9, 75.0%, 67.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 7.3%, 53.8%, 8.2%).

Q: Does #EAD96C meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#EAD96C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 234, 217, 108, in HSL 51.9°, 75.0%, 67.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 7.3%, 53.8%, 8.2%. The nearest named color is Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#EAD96C

RGB

234, 217, 108

HSL

51.9, 75.0%, 67.1%

HSV

51.9, 53.8%, 91.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.3%, 53.8%, 8.2%

OKLCH

0.8776 0.1313 100.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: 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.