#F9F56B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F9F56B?

RGB(249, 245, 107), HSL(58.3, 92.2%, 69.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 1.6%, 57.0%, 2.4%).

Q: Does #F9F56B meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.15:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#F9F56B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 249, 245, 107, in HSL 58.3°, 92.2%, 69.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 1.6%, 57.0%, 2.4%. The nearest named color is Unmellow Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#F9F56B

RGB

249, 245, 107

HSL

58.3, 92.2%, 69.8%

HSV

58.3, 57.0%, 97.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.6%, 57.0%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.9474 0.1582 107.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Unmellow Yellow

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.