#ECF069

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECF069?

RGB(236, 240, 105), HSL(61.8, 81.8%, 67.6%), CMYK(1.7%, 0.0%, 56.2%, 5.9%).

Q: Does #ECF069 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.22:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ECF069 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 236, 240, 105, in HSL 61.8°, 81.8%, 67.6%, and in CMYK 1.7%, 0.0%, 56.2%, 5.9%. The nearest named color is Unmellow Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#ECF069

RGB

236, 240, 105

HSL

61.8, 81.8%, 67.6%

HSV

61.8, 56.2%, 94.1%

CMYK

1.7%, 0.0%, 56.2%, 5.9%

OKLCH

0.9264 0.1567 110.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Unmellow 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.