#F0E2B7

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F0E2B7?

RGB(240, 226, 183), HSL(45.3, 65.5%, 82.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 5.8%, 23.8%, 5.9%).

Q: Does #F0E2B7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.29:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#F0E2B7 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 240, 226, 183, in HSL 45.3°, 65.5%, 82.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 5.8%, 23.8%, 5.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-Y10R Cream.

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Color Values

HEX

#F0E2B7

RGB

240, 226, 183

HSL

45.3, 65.5%, 82.9%

HSV

45.3, 23.8%, 94.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.8%, 23.8%, 5.9%

OKLCH

0.9133 0.0581 92.1

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.