#ECE4BE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECE4BE?

RGB(236, 228, 190), HSL(49.6, 54.8%, 83.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.4%, 19.5%, 7.5%).

Q: Does #ECE4BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.28:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ECE4BE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 236, 228, 190, in HSL 49.6°, 54.8%, 83.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 3.4%, 19.5%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is Spring Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#ECE4BE

RGB

236, 228, 190

HSL

49.6, 54.8%, 83.5%

HSV

49.6, 19.5%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.4%, 19.5%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.9156 0.0506 97.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Spring Green

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.