#ECE2B3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECE2B3?

RGB(236, 226, 179), HSL(49.5, 60.0%, 81.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.2%, 24.2%, 7.5%).

Q: Does #ECE2B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.3:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ECE2B3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 236, 226, 179, in HSL 49.5°, 60.0%, 81.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.2%, 24.2%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-Y10R Cream.

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Color Values

HEX

#ECE2B3

RGB

236, 226, 179

HSL

49.5, 60.0%, 81.4%

HSV

49.5, 24.2%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.2%, 24.2%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.9092 0.0622 97.4

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.