#EAE071

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EAE071?

RGB(234, 224, 113), HSL(55.0, 74.2%, 68.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.3%, 51.7%, 8.2%).

Q: Does #EAE071 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.36:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#EAE071 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 234, 224, 113, in HSL 55.0°, 74.2%, 68.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.3%, 51.7%, 8.2%. The nearest named color is Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#EAE071

RGB

234, 224, 113

HSL

55.0, 74.2%, 68.0%

HSV

55.0, 51.7%, 91.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.3%, 51.7%, 8.2%

OKLCH

0.8925 0.1332 104.1

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.