#F0ECD9

#F0ECD9

Color Values

HEX

#F0ECD9

RGB

240, 236, 217

HSL

49.6, 43.4%, 89.6%

HSV

49.6, 9.6%, 94.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.7%, 9.6%, 5.9%

OKLCH

0.9411 0.0255 97.1

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F0ECD9;
color: #F0ECD9;
border-color: #F0ECD9;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 50 #FEFCE8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.71:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F0ECD9?

RGB(240, 236, 217) · HSL(49.6, 43.4%, 89.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 1.7%, 9.6%, 5.9%)

Does #F0ECD9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F0ECD9?

Use 000000 text on a #F0ECD9 background; contrast on black is 17.71:1.