#F8E1AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F8E1AD?

RGB(248, 225, 173), HSL(41.6, 84.3%, 82.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 9.3%, 30.2%, 2.7%).

Q: Does #F8E1AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.28:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#F8E1AD is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 248, 225, 173, in HSL 41.6°, 84.3%, 82.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.3%, 30.2%, 2.7%. The nearest named color is Banana Mania.

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Color Values

HEX

#F8E1AD

RGB

248, 225, 173

HSL

41.6, 84.3%, 82.5%

HSV

41.6, 30.2%, 97.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.3%, 30.2%, 2.7%

OKLCH

0.9161 0.0716 86.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Banana Mania

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.