#F4E6BE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F4E6BE?

RGB(244, 230, 190), HSL(44.4, 71.1%, 85.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 5.7%, 22.1%, 4.3%).

Q: Does #F4E6BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.24:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#F4E6BE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 244, 230, 190, in HSL 44.4°, 71.1%, 85.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 5.7%, 22.1%, 4.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-Y10R Cream.

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Color Values

HEX

#F4E6BE

RGB

244, 230, 190

HSL

44.4, 71.1%, 85.1%

HSV

44.4, 22.1%, 95.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.7%, 22.1%, 4.3%

OKLCH

0.9261 0.0544 91.0

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.