#ECF16F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECF16F?

RGB(236, 241, 111), HSL(62.3, 82.3%, 69.0%), CMYK(2.1%, 0.0%, 53.9%, 5.5%).

Q: Does #ECF16F meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Color Values

HEX

#ECF16F

RGB

236, 241, 111

HSL

62.3, 82.3%, 69.0%

HSV

62.3, 53.9%, 94.5%

CMYK

2.1%, 0.0%, 53.9%, 5.5%

OKLCH

0.9291 0.1526 111.0

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.