#ECE8D1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECE8D1?

RGB(236, 232, 209), HSL(51.1, 41.5%, 87.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 1.7%, 11.4%, 7.5%).

Q: Does #ECE8D1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.23:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ECE8D1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 236, 232, 209, in HSL 51.1°, 41.5%, 87.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 1.7%, 11.4%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is cornsilk 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#ECE8D1

RGB

236, 232, 209

HSL

51.1, 41.5%, 87.3%

HSV

51.1, 11.4%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.7%, 11.4%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.928 0.0308 98.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: cornsilk 2

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.