#F3C464

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F3C464?

RGB(243, 196, 100), HSL(40.3, 85.6%, 67.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 19.3%, 58.8%, 4.7%).

Q: Does #F3C464 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.63:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#F3C464 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 243, 196, 100, in HSL 40.3°, 85.6%, 67.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 19.3%, 58.8%, 4.7%. The nearest named color is Dandelion.

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Color Values

HEX

#F3C464

RGB

243, 196, 100

HSL

40.3, 85.6%, 67.3%

HSV

40.3, 58.8%, 95.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.3%, 58.8%, 4.7%

OKLCH

0.8432 0.1259 83.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Dandelion

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.