#F4DD72

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F4DD72?

RGB(244, 221, 114), HSL(49.4, 85.5%, 70.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 9.4%, 53.3%, 4.3%).

Q: Does #F4DD72 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.36:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#F4DD72 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 244, 221, 114, in HSL 49.4°, 85.5%, 70.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.4%, 53.3%, 4.3%. The nearest named color is Dandelion.

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Color Values

HEX

#F4DD72

RGB

244, 221, 114

HSL

49.4, 85.5%, 70.2%

HSV

49.4, 53.3%, 95.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.4%, 53.3%, 4.3%

OKLCH

0.8952 0.1299 97.4

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.